Nicolas Cage is set to play iconic football coach/broadcaster John Madden in a sports drama from writer/director David O. Russell.
From a satanic serial killer to an iconic football broadcaster, Nicolas Cage really can do it all. Deadline reports that Nicolas Cage is set to play John Madden in a sports drama, which will be written and directed by David O. Russell. Probably safe to say that George Clooney won’t be part of the cast.
“Nicolas Cage, one of our greatest and most original actors, will portray the best of the American spirit of originality, fun, and determination in which anything is possible as beloved national legend John Madden,” said director David O. Russell in a statement. “Together with the ferocious style, focus, and inspired individualism of Al Davis, owner of the underdog Oakland Raiders, the feature will be about the joy, humanity and genius that was John Madden in a wildly inventive, cool world of the 1970s.“
John Madden was the head coach of the Oakland Raiders from 1969 to 1978 and led the team to eight playoff appearances, seven division titles, seven AFL/AFC Championship Game appearances, and the Raiders’ first Super Bowl title. After announcing his retirement due to medical issues and burnout, he became a commentator on NFL games for thirty years. He also lent his name, voice, and creative input to the John Madden Football series from Electronic Arts. The series has become one of the biggest video game franchises of all time and has released annual installments since 1990.
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Nicolas Cage may not seem like the most obvious choice to play John Madden, but as I said at the top of this article, he really can do it all. The actor is currently in production on Spider-Noir, a live-action Spider-Man series starring Cage as an “aging and down on his luck private investigator in 1930s New York who is forced to grapple with his past life as the city’s one and only superhero.” Cage can also be seen starring in Longlegs alongside Maika Monroe. The horror thriller from writer/director Osgood Perkins has been receiving rave reviews, with Cage’s performance in particular said to be something to behold. You can check out a review from our own Chris Bumbray right here.
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Nicolas Cage to play John Madden in sports drama from David O. Russell
Nicolas Cage is set to play iconic football coach/broadcaster John Madden in a sports drama from writer/director David O. Russell.
Boom! Cage has been set to star in “Madden,” the next film from director David O. Russell that is set up at Amazon MGM Studios, IndieWire has confirmed. He'll portray Madden throughout his tenure as the coach of the Oakland Raiders back in the 1970s, all drawn from an original screenplay by Russell.
Nicolas Cage is stepping into the shoes of one of the NFL's biggest stars. The Oscar-winning actor, 60, has been tapped to play the late John Madden, PEOPLE can confirm, in a new biopic about the American football coaching legend, broadcasting icon and gaming pioneer.
Film. Madden was featured in the movie Little Giants. He also played himself as the broadcaster of the fictional games in the film The Replacements alongside his broadcast partner at the time Pat Summerall.
Cage is known for his love of extreme sports, comic book collecting, and unique fashion choices. Despite financial ups and downs, his talent and eccentricity have solidified his place in Hollywood.
John Madden, a two-way lineman drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1958, is available to all Madden Ultimate Team players in Madden NFL 23 beginning today.
The decision to name the video game series after John Madden was a tribute to his impact on football culture and his ability to translate complex strategies into accessible insights. Madden's name became synonymous with football knowledge and entertainment, aligning perfectly with the goals of the video game series.
At the 2024 SXSW Film Festival last Monday, Cage, 60, made some waves when he told Business Insider it is "probably true" that he was never compensated for the 1995 drama Leaving Las Vegas, for which he won Best Actor at the 68th Academy Awards in 1996.
The now-60-year-old reportedly blew most of his $150 million fortune on a shopping spree that included obtaining bizarre treasures ranging from shrunken heads to a giant dinosaur skull, as well as a run of extraordinary real estate purchases he likened to a "grail quest." Read on for more details on the wildest items ...
What is Nicolas Cage's current net worth? With a net worth of $25 million, Cage's journey through wealth and financial struggles has been as dramatic as the roles he's portrayed on screen. At the peak of his career, Cage commanded an impressive $20 million paycheck for his roles.
He added: “I'm blessed to have been born into a family of artists.” The Con Air actor said he landed on the name Cage after considering Nicolas Blue — after his favorite color — because he was a fan of Marvel's Luke Cage comics.
Recent News. Nicolas Cage (born January 7, 1964, Long Beach, California, U.S.) is an American actor, perhaps best known for his performances in action films and big-budget summer blockbusters. He received an Academy Award for his work in Leaving Las Vegas (1995).
You have control over every play, and that's a powerful tool for learning. Kotaku has observed that Madden does indeed work. In a 2009 article the gaming website noted a study by the University of Oregon that discovered those who played Madden had a 60% higher football IQ than those who didn't.
EA Sports Head Ratings Adjuster Dustin Smith joins "NFL Total Access" to talk about the "Madden 20" player ratings after players reach out on social media to talk about their individual ratings.
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