New physical transformation for Nicolas Cage? At 60, he embarks on an ambitious project! – Cinema News
The cinematic resurrection of Nicolas Cage continues! The actor has been announced as part of the cast of an ambitious biopic to be directed by David O. Russell.
Nicolas Cage, 60, continues to engage in interesting and ambitious projects after his long crossing of the desert! For a few years, the actor has returned to the forefront with notable roles in Pig, Un talent en or massif, Renfield, Dream Scenario or the recent Longlegs.
Nicolas Cage ready to transform
This time, Nicolas Cage is announced in the cast of the next film by David O. Russell, director of Fighter, Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustle or Amsterdam. The actor will play the lead role in his new project entitled Madden.
According to Varietyit will be a biopic centered on John Madden, famous American football coach who died in 2021 at the age of 85. Adept at improbable looks and physical transformations, Nicolas Cage will transform himself to play this blond-haired colossus.
“Nicolas Cage, one of our greatest and most original actors, will embody the best of the American spirit that makes anything possible – originality, fun and determination – as beloved national legend John Madden.”David O. Russell said in a statement.
“With the fierce style, focus and inspired individualism of Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis, the film will speak to the joy, humanity and genius of John Madden in the cool and wildly inventive world of the 1970s.”he added.
An American sports legend
Legendary coach of the Oakland Raiders from 1969 to 1978, John Madden would become a commentator and analyst of NFL games. His legendary verve would earn him an even greater reputation than during his years as a coach. He notably formed a famous duo of reporters with Pat Summerall for CBS and then for Fox. He retired in 2009 after 30 years of good and loyal service.
Will this film revive David O. Russell at the box office, whose last feature film, Amsterdam, was a resounding failure at the cinema with only $31 million in worldwide receipts? Answer in a few days! For the moment, no release date has been announced. In the meantime, you can always find Nicolas Cage in Longlegs at the cinema.