Frank Caliendo reacts to 'Madden' trailer backlash
Awful Announcing • • entertainment
Key Points:
- David O. Russell's film "Madden," starring Nicolas Cage as John Madden, has been met with criticism for its farcical comedic tone and Cage’s portrayal, which many feel does not resemble the real Madden.
- John Madden reportedly disliked Frank Caliendo’s famous Madden impression so much that he considered legal action, and Caliendo was not cast in the biopic despite being a renowned Madden impersonator.
- After the trailer’s release on Amazon Prime Video, social media users, including sports commentator Jeff Goodman, criticized Cage’s voice portrayal, prompting a sarcastic response from Tim Brando and a reaction from Caliendo himself.
- Frank Caliendo revealed he was approached for a Zoom call with the filmmakers but declined and later shared a video demonstrating how he would have done the Madden voice, asking fans to stop tagging him about the film.
- Caliendo previously discussed being asked to audition for the role of Howard Cosell in the film but declined, acknowledging that Nicolas Cage's star power made it unlikely for him to be cast as Madden.
