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Nicolas Cage stars as John Madden in a biopic that will skip a wide theatrical rollout and debut on Prime Video on Nov. 18, with a limited, awards-qualifying cinema engagement expected earlier in November. Christian Bale plays Al Davis, John Mulaney is Trip Hawkins, Kathryn Hahn is Virginia Madden, Sienna Miller as Carol Davis, and Shane Gillis in a still-unrevealed role, with Amazon MGM Studios backing the project.
Nicolas Cage stars as NFL legend John Madden in David O. Russell’s upcoming Madden for Prime Video, with Christian Bale as Al Davis. A teaser unleashed online sparked fan chatter, with many calling Cage’s casting “unhinged” or “chaotic.” The film also features Kathryn Hahn, John Mulaney and Shane Gillis and follows Madden’s Raiders years, his broadcasting career, and his link to the Madden NFL video game, with a release date announced.
The Madden biopic, starring Nicolas Cage as John Madden and Christian Bale as Al Davis, will debut on Prime Video on November 18, with a limited theatrical run for awards qualification and no wide release, per Variety. The release, timed for the NFL’s Thanksgiving Eve period, also features Kathryn Hahn, John Mulaney, Sienna Miller and Shane Gillis.
David O. Russell’s Madden, with Nicolas Cage as John Madden, will stream on Prime Video on November 18 following an expected awards-qualifying theatrical release earlier in November; the film covers Madden’s coaching career, his friendship with Al Davis (Christian Bale), and his partnership with wife Virginia (Kathryn Hahn).
Nicolas Cage will star as John Madden in a forthcoming biopic directed by David O. Russell; Christian Bale co-stars as Raiders owner Al Davis, with Kathryn Hahn, Sienna Miller, John Mulaney and Shane Gillis in supporting roles. Madden centers on Madden coaching the Raiders to a Super Bowl win and later becoming a renowned broadcaster, with the film set to stream worldwide on Prime Video starting November 18.
A teaser trailer for the biopic 'Madden' reveals Nicolas Cage as NFL legend John Madden, depicting his journey from coaching the Raiders to becoming a cultural icon and the face of the Madden NFL video game series. The film, directed by David O. Russell and featuring a star-studded cast including Christian Bale, is set to release on Thanksgiving 2026 on Prime Video.
Prime Video is set to premiere "It's in the Game: Madden NFL," a four-part docuseries exploring the history and impact of the Madden NFL video game franchise. The series delves into the game's creation, including John Madden's influence, EA's challenges with licensing and technology, and the evolution of the game's features. The release coincides with the NFL's John Madden Thanksgiving Celebration, honoring Madden's contributions to football. The docuseries highlights key moments, such as EA's decision to remove Madden from the game's cover and the push for more accurate player representation.
The NFL will pay tribute to the late broadcaster and coach John Madden on Thanksgiving by using a special coin featuring his silhouette and a six-legged turducken for the coin toss before each game. The league will also have jersey patches and on-field stencils honoring Madden, and the Madden Player of the Game will receive a $10,000 donation for a youth or high school football program. Madden's tradition of handing out a turkey leg to the star of the game, which eventually evolved into a turducken, will also be remembered.
The Detroit Lions will be wearing their throwback jerseys for their Thanksgiving Day game against the Packers, a significant improvement from last year's grey alternates. The 49ers will also be wearing their white throwbacks. The game will feature a strong John Madden component and is scheduled for 12:30pm Eastern.
Bob Brown, a Hall of Fame offensive lineman known for his aggressive playing style, has died at the age of 81. Brown was a five-time All-Pro and six-time Pro Bowler who played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Rams, and Oakland Raiders. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004 and the College Football Hall of Fame in 1993. John Madden once called him "the most aggressive lineman that ever played."
Will Ferrell will play the lead role in an upcoming film about NFL legend John Madden, directed by David O. Russell. The movie, titled "Madden," will cover Madden's time as head coach of the Raiders, his broadcasting career, and his creation of the popular video game franchise. The film is independent of a separate limited series about Madden's life, with Tom Brady as executive producer. An official release date for the film has not been announced, and it will be produced by Amazon and MGM studios.
Will Ferrell is set to play former Oakland Raiders head coach and legendary football commentator John Madden in the upcoming film "Madden," directed by David O. Russell. The movie will tell the story of Madden's career, from leading the Raiders to the Super Bowl to creating one of the most popular video game franchises ever. The release date for the movie is currently unknown.
Will Ferrell is in talks to play the role of John Madden in a new film titled "Madden," a Prime Video Sports Original. The film will focus on Madden's friendship with Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis and his rise to fame after coaching. The movie will be produced by Escape Artists and Giants co-owner Steve Tisch.
Will Ferrell is in talks to star as NFL legend John Madden in a theatrical feature directed by David O. Russell for Amazon/MGM. The film, titled Madden, is based on a Black List script by Cambron Clark and tells the story of Madden's friendship with Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis and his second act as a football broadcaster and video game figurehead. The project is produced by Escape Artists and is expected to be embraced by the NFL. Ferrell has recently been seen in Apple TV+'s Spirited and The Shrink Next Door, and will next appear in Warner Bros' Barbie and Universal's Strays. Russell is coming off Amsterdam and Joy and is set to direct Super Toys.