Nicolas Cage Reportedly Will Play John Madden in Amazon’s ‘Madden’ Movie

Nicolas Cage is slated to enter the safety helmet of John Madden in Amazon MGM’s upcoming biopic, according to Deadline.

The movie, which is created and guided by David O. Russell, complies with the tale of Madden as he transitioned from Oakland Raiders trainer to the face of the Madden NFL computer game to sporting activities analyst.

” Nicolas Cage, among our best and most initial stars, will certainly depict the most effective of the American spirit of creativity, enjoyable, and decision in which anything is feasible as cherished nationwide tale John Madden,” claimed Russell in a quote offered to Due date. “Along with the relentless design, emphasis, and motivated uniqueness of Al Davis, proprietor of the underdog Oakland Raiders, the attribute will certainly have to do with the happiness, mankind and wizard that was John Madden in an extremely creative, amazing globe of the 1970s.”

Nicolas Cage, well-known and enhanced for various functions in movies such as National Prize, City of Angels, The Wicker male, and extra, most just recently depicted the titular personality in Longlegs.

Amazon MGM’s take on Madden’s tale was very first exposed back in May of 2023, however at the time it was reported that Will Ferrell was being taken into consideration for the duty of Madden. At the time, the movie was based upon a manuscript by Cambron Clark, yet Russell has actually given that created a brand-new variation. The movie will certainly be generated by Jason Blumenthal, Steve Tisch, Jonathan Shukat, Matthew Budman, and Russell. David Bloomfield will certainly act as executive manufacturer.

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Rebekah Valentine is an elderly press reporter for IGN. Obtained a tale pointer? Send it to rvalentine@ign.com.

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