The John Madden biopic, directed by David O. Russell and starring Nicolas Cage as the legendary football coach and broadcaster, will arrive on Amazon Prime Video this November.
The streaming service revealed Thursday that Madden — which co-stars Christian Bale as then-Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis — will premiere on Nov. 18; Variety reports that a limited theatrical run is also planned for awards consideration, but a wide big-screen release isn’t planned.
“Accepting the role to play this larger-than-life legend has been a highlight for me,” Cage said in a video announcing the release date. “John Madden didn’t just coach football; he changed the game. His football brilliance was unmatched. As a coach, John was a savant, seeing the field in ways no one else could. As a broadcaster, his brilliance evolved.”
Cage continued, “His legacy lives on, not just on the football field or the broadcast booth, but globally through gaming.”
Prime Video said of Madden in a synopsis, “Inspired by the life of a beloved American icon, Madden chronicles John Madden’s incredible journey alongside best friend and true original Al Davis — from a Super Bowl-winning partnership with the Raiders, to becoming football’s most recognizable voice, to building the worldwide Madden NFL video game. Madden is the celebration of a brilliant mind whose once-in-a-century spirit and personality, partnership with his daring wife, Virginia, lifelong friendships, and infectious love of people and football transcended the world of sports.”
In addition to Cage and Bale, Madden also stars Kathryn Hahn as John’s wife, Virginia, Sienna Miller as Al Davis’ wife, Carol, John Mulaney as Electronic Arts founder Trip Hawkins, and Shane Gillis seemingly as a Raiders fan.
