# NFL fans horrified by Nicholas Cage’s John Madden impression in upcoming movie: ‘Embarrassing’

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/nfl-fans-horrified-by-nicholas-cages-john-madden-impression-in-upcoming-movie-embarrassing/
- Published: 2026-10-28T13:56:21+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-04T04:14:00+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/nfl-fans-horrified-nicholas-cage-john-madden-impression-upcoming-movie-embarrassing
- Topics: Celebrity, Entertainment, Film, World

## Key points

- Fans criticise Cage’s voice in the trailer.
- *Madden* is due in cinemas on 11 November.
- Some worry about how younger audiences will remember Madden.

## Summary

A trailer for the upcoming film *Madden*, starring Nicolas Cage as John Madden, has drawn criticism from NFL fans who say Cage’s voice does not resemble the late coach and broadcaster. The reaction has raised concern among some viewers that the portrayal could affect how younger audiences see Madden’s legacy.

The film is due in cinemas on 11 November and is expected to cover Madden’s career as a coach, broadcaster and video game figure. The article argues that Madden’s distinctive voice was central to his public identity, while also describing fears about the film’s impact as overstated.

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