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Hindustan Times
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- Hindustan Times
Christian Bale looks unrecognisable as he transforms into Al Davis for Madden; see pics
Hollywood actor Christian Bale has once again left fans stunned with a dramatic transformation for his latest role. The Oscar-winning actor was recently spotted on the Atlanta set of Madden, looking nearly unrecognisable in character as late Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis. The 51-year-old actor, sported a receding hairline wig and bleached eyebrows while dressed in a white v-neck shirt, leather jacket, black slacks, and dress shoes. His look was topped off with several large championship rings — an unmistakable nod to Davis' legacy with the Raiders. This kind of physical commitment is nothing new for Christian, who is widely regarded as one of Hollywood's most dedicated actors. He famously dropped over 60 pounds for The Machinist, then bulked up massively just months later to play Batman in Batman Begins. In American Hustle, he packed on weight and adopted a comb-over to play conman Irving Rosenfeld. And in the Dick Cheney biopic Vice, Christian underwent a complete transformation, gaining weight and altering his posture and voice to become the former U.S. Vice President — a performance that won him a Golden Globe. In Madden, he takes on the role of Al Davis, the flamboyant and fiercely independent NFL team owner known for his slogan 'Just win, baby' and his legendary clashes with the NFL establishment. Davis was a key figure in the rise of the Raiders, serving as their principal owner from 1972 until his death in 2011. Under his leadership, the team won three Super Bowls and became known for its rebel spirit and commitment to diversity. The film tells the story of John Madden's extraordinary rise — from coaching the Raiders to a Super Bowl XI victory in 1977, to becoming one of football's most iconic broadcasters, and finally to lending his name to the iconic Madden NFL video game franchise. Nicolas Cage stars as Madden, also seen recently in character wearing a wavy blonde wig and an aqua blue tracksuit. The ensemble cast includes John Mulaney as Trip Hawkins, Kathryn Hahn as Virginia Madden, and Sienna Miller as Carol Davis. The project reunites Bale with director David O. Russell, who previously helmed The Fighter and American Hustle.
Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Christian Bale Transforms Into Unrecognizable Look for John Madden Biopic
Christian Bale looks totally unrecognizable on the set of upcoming John Madden biopic Bale plays the late Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis The biopic will chronicle the life and career of former Raiders head coach turned NFL commentator John Madden, who died in 2021 at 85Christian Bale looks unrecognizable on the Atlanta set of Madden. Bale, 51, was seen in a receding hairline wig with bleached eyebrows. He wore a white v-neck shirt paired with a leather jacket, black slacks, and dress shoes. The look was completed with a series of championship rings. The actor plays late Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis in the upcoming Madden biopic, which will chronicle the life of John Madden. Nicholas Cage stars as the legendary NFL coach, who won Super Bowl XI in 1977 for the Raiders and later became a broadcaster. Earlier this week, Cage was similarly seen in an unrecognizable ensemble, complete with a wavy blonde wig and aqua blue tracksuit. "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 MGM Studios said of the film when it was announced on May 13. Also joining the cast are John Mulaney as Trip Hawkins, Kathryn Hahn as Virginia Madden, and Sienna Miller as Carol Davis. David O. Russell, who previously directed Bale in The Fighter and American Hustle, is directing the film. Madden served as head coach of the Raiders from 1969 to 1978. He was one of the youngest head coaches in history when the Raiders hired him at 32. His biggest victory came in January 1977, when he led the Raiders to a 32-14 win over the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl XI. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. He went on to work as an expert commentator on NFL telecasts for CBS, Fox, ABC and NBC from 1979 to 2009, and won 16 Sports Emmy Awards. The long-running football video game franchise Madden carries his name. Madden was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006. Madden died in 2021 in his home in Pleasanton, Calif., at 85. Davis was the principal owner of the Raiders from 1972 until his death in 2011 at 82. His widow, Carol Davis, and their son Mark Davis now own the team. Amazon MGM Studios has not announced a release date for Madden yet. Read the original article on People
New York Post
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Christian Bale shocks fans with ‘next level' transformation for ‘Madden' role
Christian Bale has once again surprised fans with a stunning transformation for a movie role. The 'Dark Knight' actor, 51, was spotted in Atlanta on Wednesday, June 4, while filming the upcoming sports biopic, 'Madden,' with Nicolas Cage and John Mulaney. Sporting long brown hair, gray sideburns and a widow's peak, Bale looked unrecognizable as he portrayed former Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis. 10 Christian Bale as former Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis. Christopher Oquendo / MEGA The 'American Psycho' star also donned aviator sunglasses, a black leather jacket, black trousers, black dress shoes, and several gold and silver rings in the first look of his character. Bale's appearance as Davis opposite Cage's John Madden was so convincing that many fans of the 'American Hustle' movie star rushed to social media to confirm that it was actually Bale on the Amazon MGM Studios movie set. 'Christian Bale looks unrecognizable,' one person tweeted. 'Christian Bale's transformation for his roles is next level,' another added. 'Bale as Al Davis is gonna kill it,' wrote a third, while a fourth fan commented, 'That's Christian Bale? Totally unrecognizable.' 10 Christian Bale on set the upcoming 'Madden' movie. Christopher Oquendo / MEGA 10 Christian Bale taking a break from filming the sports movie. Christopher Oquendo / MEGA 10 Fans were floored by Christian Bale's transformation. Christopher Oquendo / MEGA The new photos of Bale as Davis come nearly two weeks after Amazon MGM Studios released a first-look photo of the 'Ford v Ferrari' actor and Cage in 'Madden.' In the pic, the two Oscar winners are seen standing in character on a football field while pointing their matching Super Bowl rings at the camera. While Bale looked almost exactly how he appeared on set Wednesday, Cage appeared indistinguishable from the Oakland Raiders coach-turned-famed NFL broadcaster that he will be portraying on screen when the biopic hits theaters. 10 The Oscar winner was hardly recognizable while channeling his character. Christopher Oquendo / MEGA 10 Nic Cage on the set of 'Madden.' Christopher Oquendo/MEGA 10 Nic Cage also transformed his appearance, wearing a fat suit for the role. Christopher Oquendo / MEGA Fans of the 'National Treasure' star, 61, were just as surprised to see Cage portraying Madden as they were to see Bale playing Davis. 'Wow,' one person tweeted after the first picture of Cage as Madden surfaced. 'That's impressive.' 'Incredible transformation!' added another. 'I'm definitely checking this out when it comes out.' 'Man is hard to recognize,' commented a third. 10 First-look at Nicolas Cage as John Madden and Christian Bale as Al Davis. amazonmgmstudios/Instagram 10 Al Davis, then owner of the Oakland Raiders and Hall of Fame Class of 1992, introduces John Madden at the enshrinement ceremony at the Football Hall of Fame on August 5, 2006. UPI 10 Christian Bale's normal appearance is quite different. Getty Images Described as a biographical sports drama film and directed by David O. Russell of 'Silver Linings Playbook' fame, 'Madden' is set to follow its namesake's 'remarkable journey' from NFL coach to broadcasting legend. '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,' a synopsis of the flick released by Amazon read. Besides Bale and Cage, the movie is also set to star Mulaney as Electronic Arts founder Trip Hawkins, Kathryn Hahn as Virginia Madden and Sienna Miller as Carol Davis. 'Madden' is set to be released sometime in 2026.
Daily Mirror
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Hollywood icon looks unrecognisable with slicked back hair in new transformation
One iconic A-list star looked completely unrecognisable with slicked-back hair and a brand-new outfit An iconic Hollywood star looked totally unrecognisable with slicked back hair and heavy face makeup in new pictures shared online. The actor, who has won an Academy Award and two Golden Globe Awards, was recently seen with longer, greying hair that was messily slicked back. Their face looked different with makeup and fine lines, and they rocked a white vest with a leather jacket and black trousers. The star, who recently did voice acting work for The Boy and the Heron, was seen looking serious while walking around a movie set and, at one point, talking to a crew member. The Hollywood actor in question was wearing three Super Bowl rings and is none other than Christian Bale. He has been filming the upcoming David O'Russell film, Madden, in Atlanta. Madden also stars Nicolas Cage, who was spotted in a fat suit and long hair, as 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. Christina star as the late Al Davis, who is the Oakland Raiders team owner and manager. Christian has previously discussed his roles and opened up about playing Patrick Bateman in the iconic American Psycho. In a 2022 interview with GQ, he said he was fired from the film during pre-production despite being handpicked for the role. "I had the book by my side, and I would read through it every single time because [author] Brett [Easton Ellis] had just had so many wonderful descriptions,' Bale said, describing how he approached the character. 'I didn't approach it like she said the other actors had, where they were talking about, 'What's his childhood?' or 'What's the reason he's become this?' I was like, ah, none of that really matters. He's just like this alien.' He added: "As we were doing the scene, I started laughing, and she started cracking up. We were like, 'Oh yeah, right - this will work between us.'' However, not everyone was sold. The financiers didn't like the idea of Christian playing the lead and wanted a bigger star so he was booted from the movie but he wasn't ready to leave. He continued preparing for the role and it (obviously) worked out. Christian said he "went a little bit psycho" himself and refused to step aside from the role. "Even though other people were cast, other directors were on board, I just kept on prepping.' Eventually, the producers relented, and Bale reclaimed the part he never truly let go of.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Local legend Fred Biletnikoff given key to City of Erie
An NFL Hall of Famer and Erie legend came to town Wednesday night, earning special recognition from the Jefferson Educational Society. Fred Belitnikoff was born and raised in Erie before playing 14 seasons with the Oakland Raiders in the National Football League. Millcreek students go shopping with local police mentors This week, Biletnikoff made a return to his hometown and was honored with the Thomas B. Hagen Dignitas Award, which honors Erie natives who have achieved greatness in their fields. The former NFL star said he's excited to be back in Erie and will always carry a part of it with him. From blight to bright — Erie Land Bank showcases newly rehabilitated home 'I've been through so much, and being born and raised here, I learned a lot when I left here from how I was raised, and the people I was raised around.' 'And still to this day, you learn how to treat people no matter who they are,' he said. This Saturday, Biletnikoff will be signing autographs from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Bullfrog Bar on Peach Street. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
