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  "id": 224948,
  "title": "Nicolas Cage Reveals John Madden Movie Release Date for Prime Video",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/nicolas-cage-reveals-john-madden-movie-release-date-for-prime-video",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-06T15:23:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/nicolas-cage-john-madden-movie-prime-video-release-date/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "David O. Russell's sports biopic hits the streamer in November The post Nicolas Cage Reveals John Madden Movie Release Date for Prime Video appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [
    "Nicolas Cage to star in biopic \"Madden\"",
    "Film directed by David O. Russell, set for Prime Video release on November 18",
    "Chronicles John Madden's football career and impact"
  ],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "‘Madden’: David O. Russell’s Nicolas Cage & Christian Bale Pic About NFL Legend Sets Prime Video Fall Date",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/madden-david-o-russells-nicolas-cage-christian-bale-pic-about-nfl",
        "published": "2026-08-06T15:17:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hollywood Reporter",
        "title": "‘Madden’ Biopic Sets Fall Release Date, With Nicolas Cage Teasing Role as “Highlight for Me”",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/madden-biopic-sets-fall-release-date-with-nicolas-cage-teasing-role",
        "published": "2026-08-06T15:43:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "David O. Russell and Nicolas Cage’s ‘Madden’ Sets Prime Video Streaming Release for November",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/david-o-russell-and-nicolas-cages-madden-sets-prime-video-streaming",
        "published": "2026-08-06T15:47:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TVLine",
        "title": "Save The Dates: Conan O'Brien's HBO Debut, Nicolas Cage's John Madden Biopic, And More",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/save-the-dates-conan-obriens-hbo-debut-nicolas-cages-john-madden",
        "published": "2026-08-07T14:00:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}