GoKawiilTrailer for David O. Russell's 'Madden' biopic starring Nicolas Cage debuts
A trailer has been released for 'Madden,' David O. Russell's biopic starring Nicolas Cage as football coach John Madden, alongside Christian Bale as Raiders owner Al Davis and John Mulaney as EA founder Trip Hawkins. The footage covers Madden's Super Bowl win, his shift to broadcasting after health issues ended his coaching career, and his role shaping the original Madden NFL video game. The film hits theaters November 11 and streams on Prime Video from November 18.
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The casting and trailer suggest Russell is leaning into an exaggerated, comedic tone for Cage's portrayal of Madden, contrasting with more restrained performances from Bale and Miller, which could shape how critics and audiences receive the film's balance of humor and biography. The video game subplot with Mulaney's Hawkins ties Madden's legacy to the EA franchise that bears his name, potentially broadening the film's appeal to gaming audiences alongside football fans.
- Nicolas Cage plays John Madden in David O. Russell's biopic 'Madden'
- John Mulaney portrays EA founder Trip Hawkins in scenes about the Madden NFL video game's origins
- The film releases in theaters November 11 and on Prime Video November 18
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