Monday 19/May/2025 – 03:07 AM
Studios started production film Madden who tells the life story of legend John Maden, the legendary coach in the NFL Football League, and the creator behind the famous video game series bearing his name.
The film is directed by the director who was nominated by Oscar David or Russell, known as his works like Silver Linings Playbook and America Hustle.
Madden movie story
The film focuses on John Madden’s career that started as a player for the Philadelphia Eagles team in 1958, before his career collapsed due to a knee injury.
In 1969, Madden took over as the main coach of Auckland Reders, as he led the team to achieve their first Super Paul championship after seven years of hard work. After retiring from training in 1979, he became a beloved sports broadcaster until 2009.
In addition, the film highlights its role in launching the Madden NFL video game, which has become one of the most famous sports in the world, and has immortalized its name in the history of American football.
Production dates and issuance
The film is currently being filmed in Atlanta, and filming is expected to continue until July 2025, but a specific date for the film has not been announced. So far, no official propaganda clip has been released, but the studio posted a preliminary image showing Nicholas Kidg in the role of John Mawaden and Christian Bell in the role of the Davis, the owner of the Reders team.
Acting team for the movie Madden
Nicholas Kidge reincarnates John Maden’s character, and was chosen in August 2024 to embody this pivotal role, expressing the spirit of originality and determination that characterized the coach.
Christian Bell plays the role of the Davis, the strong and inspiring owner of the Auckland Reders team.
Catherine Han in the role of Virginia, the wife of John Madden.
John Mawlani embodies the character of Trippo Hawkins, the founder of Electronic Arts, who produced Madden NFL.
Siena Miller plays the role of Carroll, the wife of the Davis.
Who is John Maden and its effect?
John Madden was not just a successful soccer coach, but rather a pivotal figure who made history in the world of sport and entertainment, as he left a deep imprint in American football as a coach, player and sports commentator, as well as being a symbol of electronic sports through the video game series bearing his name.
John Madden died in December 2021 at the age of 85, but his legacy continues strongly through this film, which recounts his exceptional career, and highlights the role he played in the development of American football and the culture of games.
