Mr. Cage, who is famous for films such as Con Air and The National Treasure, is in Kazakhstan for the 13th Eurasia International Film Festival, which is being held in the capital city of Astana.
Cage receiving a badge with the US and KZ flags as a symbol of the friendship between both countries. #Eurasia #FilmFestival pic.twitter.com/GnhgnJQaaz
— Nicolas Cage fanpage (@nicolas_coppola) July 22, 2017
During the press conference prior the festival this morning. #Eurasia #EIFF pic.twitter.com/gCyIwBf1Ly
— Nicolas Cage fanpage (@nicolas_coppola) July 22, 2017
The actor is pictured standing next to famous Kazakh violinist Aiman Musohodzhaeva, wearing a traditional outfit.
In fact, many mainstream media outlets have made the mistake of confusing the accomplished musician with the country's First Lady, Sara Nazarbayeva.
Mr. Cage, who is no stranger to having memes of himself, has once again sent the internet into global meltdown.
Cage, Trump, Pope. pic.twitter.com/NQTD3bF1CP
— Mark (@MarkyLott) July 23, 2017
One Twitter user couldn't wait to compare Nicolas Cage to the US comedian Yakov Smirnoff.
I'm really excited to see #NicolasCage starring in the new Yakov Smirnoff biopic. pic.twitter.com/LLQOINaPyL
— Dave Landau (@LandauDave) July 24, 2017
Other social media users also compared Mr. Cage to famous individuals.
Nice to see Nicolas Cage enjoying his new role as Headmaster of Durmstrang pic.twitter.com/No6V6ne0LJ
— Alice Westoby (@alicemayw_) July 24, 2017
#Kazakhstan's presidential family have a particular way of humiliating failed celebrities, as Nicolas Cage and Francois Hollande discovered pic.twitter.com/fv42nykjHN
— Donnacha Ó Beacháin (@DonnachaDCU) July 23, 2017
Another commented on how Mr. Cage looked so "blessed" and happy to be part of the proceedings, and his blank facial expression conveyed it perfectly — not.
Yo, Nick Cage's in Kazakhstan, I feel so blessed. Look at him. Look at how happy he is #NicolasCage #NicCage #Notthebees pic.twitter.com/OcPokM7Otk
— IridiumDepot (@IridiumDepot) 24 July 2017
I'm guessing this is exactly what it would look like if Nicolas cage starred in a remake of Quantum Leap. #nicolascage #quantumleap #ohboy https://t.co/5Dz3ljcAt8
— Will (@grid212) July 24, 2017
Author and political commentator, Ian Bremmer said that with his new found position, Mr. Cage has automatically eliminated himself from becoming the next US president.
Nicolas Cage in Kazakhstan.
— ian bremmer (@ianbremmer) 23 July 2017
With new law on political service, won't be eligible for Presidency. pic.twitter.com/ZGoZ2c6vA4
One Twitter user couldn't resist superimposing Mr. Cage into a picture of former president Richard Nixon and singer Elvis Presley
Nic Cage waiting on the father in law… #nicolascage pic.twitter.com/1kp11Dmz8C
— D B Livin (@SwampYnkStoolie) 24 July 2017
Whereas some questioned Cage's post Con Air days.
Tfw you're Nicolas Cage & you're not sure how you ended up here, but this is your life now pic.twitter.com/vGmxN4cwIH
— Joel Harvey (@complexpond) 23 July 2017
