Nicolas Cage to Play Football Legend John Madden in Film

In recent years, the career of Nicolas Cage returned to having outstanding productions, such as Mortal Bond (2024), The Weight of Talent (2022), The Man of Your Dreams (2023) and Pig (2021). Now, the artist will interpret John MaddenAmerican football legend, in a biopic directed by David O. Russell.

It is worth remembering the name of the famous American football coach and commentator. National Football League (NFL) is used in the video game franchise Madden NFL. He was born on April 10, 1936 and died on December 28, 2021.

In a statement to Variety, Russell talked about the film in question.”Nicolas Cageone of our greatest and most original actors, will portray the best of the American spirit of originality, fun and determination that anything is possible, as the beloved national legend John Madden,” he stated.

Along with the fierce style, focus and inspired individualism of Al Davisowner of the oppressed Oakland Raidersthe film will be about the joy, humanity and genius that was John Madden in an uncontrolled and inventive world of the 1970s.

In addition to driving, David O. Russell will also write and produce the biopic. For the role of John Maddenhe also considered actors like Hugh Jackman and Will Ferrellbut chose Cage. The rest of the cast and release date have not yet been announced.