Nicola’s Cage has signed on to play the legendary NFL football coach and sportscaster John Madden in the next biopic Go crazyas a writer, director and producer David O. Russell (The fighter, The Silver Linings Playbook, The American Hustle).
Russell released a statement on the film project and casting news, saying:
“Nicolas Cage, one of our greatest and most original actors, will embody the best of the American spirit of originality, fun and determination where anything is possible as beloved national legend John Madden.
“Along with the fierce style, focus and inspired individualism of Al Davis, owner of the underdog Oakland Raiders, the film will speak to the joy, humanity and genius that was John Madden in the wildly creative and cool world of the 1970s.”
Madden, who died in 2021 at age 85, coached the Oakland Raiders in the 1970s, leading the team to numerous championship games and its first Super Bowl victory.
“He became a mainstay of football television coverage, spending three decades as a color commentator after retiring from coaching in 1979. He is also the namesake of the popular video game franchise, NFL Gameand continued to provide creative contributions to the series after his retirement from radio hosting in 2009.
Amazon MGM is backing Go crazywhich will be written, directed and produced by Russell. The director was said to be considering Will Ferrell and Hugh Jackman for the film before Cage was cast.
Additional casting for Go crazy will be announced at a later date, according to the studio. What do you think of this casting choice?
via: Variety
by Jessica Fisher
Source: Geek Tyrant
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