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‘Madden’ Biopic Sets Fall Release Date, With Nicolas Cage Teasing Role as “Highlight for Me”

Christian Bale co-stars as Raiders owner Al Davis in David O. Russell's feature about the legendary NFL coach and broadcaster.

Nicolas Cage has announced the release date for the biopic "Madden," starring himself and directed by David O. Russell. The film is set to premiere on Prime Video on November 18. Cage revealed that playing the role of legendary football coach John Madden was a highlight for him, praising Madden's unmatched football brilliance and his impact both on and off the field.

Russell, who directed, produced, and co-wrote the film, along with Cambron Clark, will also oversee the project. The star-studded cast includes Christian Bale, Kathryn Hahn, John Mulaney, Sienna Miller, and Shane Gillis. The movie chronicles Madden's life journey alongside his best friend and colleague, Al Davis, from their Super Bowl-winning partnership with the Raiders to becoming football's most recognizable voice, and the creation of the worldwide Madden NFL video game.

"Madden" will first be released in select theaters on November 11 before expanding to Prime Video on November 18.

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