Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNicholas Cage attends the "Arcadian" world premiere at the Paramount Theatre on March 11, 2024 in Austin, Texas (AFP/Getty)Nicolas Cage will star as legendary NFL sportscaster John Madden in a new biopic directed by David O. Russell, set to be released on Amazon Prime Video in November. Cage's casting has sparked widespread reactions on social media, with many fans describing it as an "unhinged" or "chaotic" decision. Christian Bale also appears in the film as former Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis, with his portrayal already garnering significant attention and praise from viewers. The movie will cover Madden's career, including his coaching tenure with the Oakland Raiders, his successful broadcasting career, and his involvement in the Madden NFL video game franchise. Cage stated that accepting the role to play Madden, who he believes "changed the game" and whose "legacy lives on," has been a highlight of his career. In fullNic Cage’s latest project releases teaser that has fans calling his casting as NFL legend ‘unhinged’ and ‘chaotic’More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in