Actor Nicolas Cage has taken on some very surprising and impressive roles over the years. Now, however, Nicolas Cage will be bringing a historic figure to the big screen – none other than John Madden – in director David O. Russell’s new biopic film titled Madden.
John Madden, the iconic American football coach and sports commentator that has resonated with fans for decades, has been a major figure in the sports industry for decades. A biopic regarding his life and career has so much potential, so a great actor is certainly required to do the part justice.
This exciting news included a statement from the film’s director. Here’s what Russell had to say about the project as shared via Variety:
“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,” Russell said. “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.”
The real-life John Madden led an impressive career before he died at age 85 in 2021. Additionally, he was the namesake for the popular video game series Madden NFL, which he offered creative input for even after his broadcaster career ended in 2009.
As such, this is not only a massive project for covering the life of John Madden, but a monumental role for Cage to acquire. In a career that includes horror movies, Spider-Man projects, and now a biopic about Madden, he’s certainly striving to make his own legacy an impressive one. Therefore, he seems to be a great pick to portray someone like Madden.
Stay tuned to ScreenGeek for any additional updates regarding Madden as we have them. Hopefully Nicolas Cage will do the part of John Madden justice, and given the history of his career, he’ll certainly give a performance to remember.