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Nicolas Cage portrays John Madden in trailer for David O. Russell biopic
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The official trailer for *Madden*, David O. Russell's biopic of NFL coach and broadcasting icon John Madden, has been released ahead of the film's theatrical and streaming debuts. Nicolas Cage stars as Madden, whose career arc—from celebrated football coach to pioneering television analyst to the creative force behind one of the world's most successful video-game franchises—reshaped how Americans experience both sport and entertainment. The film captures a transformative career that extended far beyond the football field.
The narrative centres on Madden's early triumph leading the Oakland Raiders to an unlikely 1977 Super Bowl victory under owner Al Davis (Christian Bale), before charting his unexpected reinvention after health problems forced retirement from coaching. He subsequently became a distinctive television personality and collaborated with EA Sports founder Trip Hawkins (John Mulaney) to develop the Madden NFL video-game series, which became one of the bestselling franchises in gaming history. The supporting cast includes Kathryn Hahn as Madden's wife Virginia, Sienna Miller as Davis's wife Carol, and Shane Gillis, with releases scheduled for 11 November in select cinemas and 18 November on Prime Video.
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In short
- Nicolas Cage stars in David O. Russell's John Madden biopic, arriving 11 November theatrically and 18 November on Prime Video
- Film chronicles Madden's journey from 1977 Super Bowl coach to broadcasting legend and EA Sports video-game innovator
- Christian Bale plays Raiders owner Al Davis; supporting cast includes Kathryn Hahn, Sienna Miller and John Mulaney
How this story developed
- 2 months ago The ensemble cast includes Christian Bale as Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis, with Kathryn Hahn, Sienna Miller, John Mulaney, and Shane Gillis portraying supporting characters in Russell's account of Madden's career arc from coaching triumph to broadcasting and video-game success.
- 2 months ago David O. Russell is credited as co-writer of the screenplay alongside directing the film, adapting an earlier draft by Cambron Clark.
- 2 months ago The official trailer for David O. Russell's *Madden* biopic, starring Nicolas Cage as legendary NFL coach John Madden, has been released ahead of theatrical release on 11 November and Prime Video debut on 18 November.
Explained simply
John Madden is an American football coach and broadcaster who became a significant figure in sports over several decades. His influence extended beyond the field into broadcasting and the video-game industry, where his name remains widely known today.
Madden rose to prominence in the 1970s when he coached the Oakland Raiders, an American football team, to win their first Super Bowl championship in 1977. After suffering health problems that forced him to leave coaching, he reinvented himself as a distinctive television analyst, becoming known for his energetic commentary on football broadcasts.
Later in his career, Madden partnered with video-game publisher Electronic Arts to create the Madden NFL franchise, which became one of the most successful sports video-game series in the world. The new film explores these different chapters of his life and career trajectory.
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Originally published by Deadline as “‘Madden’ Trailer: Boom! Nicolas Cage Transforms In David O. Russell’s Biopic Of NFL Icon”.