Nicolas Cage 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, Amazon has actually validated.

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

” Nicolas Cage, among our biggest 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 precious nationwide tale John Madden,” stated Russell in a quote given to Target date. “Along with the vicious design, emphasis, and influenced uniqueness of Al Davis, proprietor of the underdog Oakland Raiders, the attribute will certainly have to do with the happiness, humankind and brilliant that was John Madden in an extremely creative, trendy globe of the 1970s.”

Nicolas Cage, well-known and embellished for many duties in movies such as National Prize, City of Angels, The Wicker guy, and extra, most lately represented the titular personality in Longlegs.

Amazon MGM’s take on Madden’s tale was initial disclosed back in May of 2023, however at the time it was reported that Will Ferrell was being taken into consideration for the function of Madden. At the time, the movie was based upon a manuscript by Cambron Clark, yet Russell has actually considering 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.

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

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