A New Clip of the John Madden Biopic Draws Fan Criticism
Entertainment · First reported 28 Oct, 12:56 · Updated 13:07
A preview clip of the upcoming film featuring Nicolas Cage as John Madden prompted criticism online about Cage’s portrayal and the character’s appearance. The film is scheduled for a limited theatrical release beginning Nov. 11.
- The clip shows Cage portraying Madden in a broadcast booth and using a telestrator to illustrate a play.
- Social media users criticized Cage’s acting, voice and resemblance to Madden; some also questioned the film’s casting.
- The film is scheduled for a limited theatrical release beginning Nov. 11.
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- Actor portraying John Madden
- Nicolas Cage
- Scheduled release
- Limited theatrical release beginning Nov. 11
- Reported estimated budget
- $75 million
- Madden’s broadcasting career
- Began in 1979; he left the booth in 2009
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