Hollywood heartthrob looks unrecognisable on set of new sports biopic – but can you guess who he is?
THIS Hollywood actor looked unrecognisable on set of his new sports biopic - but can you guess who he is?
The 51-year-old sported a black leather jacket, slicked back hair and three Super Bowl rings on the set of his new film.
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This Oscar winning actor looked very different to his usual heartthrob looks while filming in Atlanta on Wednesday.
The star was spotted strolling around the film set pulling an expression with his mouth open.
But have you worked out with A-lister this is?
It's none other than Batman star Christian Bale.
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The Hollywood star is currently shooting scenes for his new movie Madden.
He is starring alongside US megastar Nicolas Cage as they filmed the hotly-anticipated David O. Russell flick.
In costume, Christina bears a striking resemblance to his real life character - the late Al Davis, the Oakland Raiders team owner and manager - and sported a somewhat ruddy complexion.
While Nicolas was spotted in a blue and green fatsuit with long hair.
He plays Raiders head coach turned-iconic broadcaster John Madden.
Comedian John Mulaney stars as Trip Hawkins and British actress Sienna Miller as Al's wife Carol Davis.
"The film follows Madden's remarkable journey—from his Super Bowl-winning partnership with Al Davis and the Raiders, to creating Madden NFL, and becoming one of the most iconic voices in football history," Amazon said in a press release.
NFL fans recently reacted to Christian and Nicholas' shocking new looks in the upcoming movie.
"Wait, is this real?" one asked.
"Damn they actually look nothing like their actual selves," another commented.
"That can't be John Madden!" a third added.
Madden is directed by David O. Russell, who has been Oscar-nominated for hit movies like The Fighter and Silver Linings Playbook.
Russell also wrote the script for the film, which is based on Madden's personal journey from being an NFL coach to an iconic broadcasting career to the face of EA Sports' Madden NFL video game franchises.
Madden died in December 2021 at the age of 85.
The longtime owner of the Raiders, Davis, is also featured in the movie.
The fiery personality was known for his motto, "Just, win baby."
Davis died in October 2011 at the age of 82 due to congestive heart failure.
The movie Madden also stars comedian and actor John Mulaney as Electronic Sports founder Trip Hawkins.
Last April, it was revealed that Nicolas would be cast as Madden, while Christina was later confirmed to portray the role of Davis.
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