Fans very worried about John Madden movie after new Nicolas Cage clip drops
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- A new biopic titled “Madden,” starring Nicolas Cage as NFL coach and broadcaster John Madden, has sparked negative reactions after a preview clip was released by Amazon.
- Critics and fans on social media have expressed disappointment with Cage’s portrayal, citing an unconvincing voice and awkward depiction of Madden’s iconic telestrator use.
- Some viewers called the film a “cheap parody” and questioned casting choices, including Joel Murray as Pat Summerall, while others suggested a spoof might have been more appropriate.
- The film, financed by Amazon MGM Studios with a $75 million budget, is set for a limited theatrical release on November 11.
- John Madden, who passed away in 2021, was a celebrated Super Bowl-winning coach and Emmy-winning broadcaster, inducted into both the NFL and Sports Broadcasting Halls of Fame.
