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4 days ago
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Christian Bale Transforms Into Unrecognizable Look to Play Al Davis in 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
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4 days ago
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Christian Bale Transforms Into Unrecognizable Look to Play Al Davis in 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
News18
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Christian Bale Looks Almost Unrecognisable As Al Davis In John Madden Biopic
Last Updated: The 51-year-old star was spotted on the sets of Madden in North Carolina, earlier this week. Christian Bale is stepping into the ring, in a way you've never seen him before. The talented actor looks completely unrecognisable with a receding hairline wig and bleached eyebrows, taking on the role of Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis in the upcoming John Madden biopic. The 51-year-old star was spotted on the sets of Madden in North Carolina, earlier this week. He wore a black leather jacket paired with a white V-neck, black pants and dress shoes. A set of championship rings completed the look. Can't get enough of these Christian Bale photos as Al Davis for the John Madden movie. — The Autumn Windbags (@TheWindbags) June 5, 2025 Apart from Bale, Madden features Nicolas Cage as the titular legendary NFL coach, who won Super Bowl XI in 1977 for the Raiders and later became a broadcaster. Last month, the makers revealed the first look of Bale and Cage from the film. The image featured the duo standing in a football stadium, flaunting their Super Bowl rings. While Bale wore a white shirt underneath a grey jacket, Cage sported a beige sweater and a black jacket. '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," the studio said in a release. For those who don't know, John Madden was the Raiders' head coach from 1969 until 1978. He was one of the youngest head coaches in history when the Raiders hired him at the age of 32. His most notable triumph came in January 1977, when he guided the Raiders to a 32-14 victory against the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl XI. From 1979 until 2009, he served as an expert analyst on NFL telecasts for CBS, Fox, ABC, and NBC, earning 16 Sports Emmy Awards. Madden's supporting cast includes John Mulaney as Trip Hawkins, Kathryn Hahn as Virginia Madden and Sienna Miller as Carol Davis. The film is directed by David O. Russell, who previously worked with Bale in The Fighter and American Hustle. Co-written by David O. Russell and Cambron Clark, the upcoming film is being produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Escape Artists and SMAC Entertainment, while Amazon MGM Studios serves as the distributor. First Published: June 05, 2025, 18:13 IST
Yahoo
6 days ago
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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
Time of India
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
ESPN has zero plans to change the iconic show Inside the NBA's structure
ESPN has zero plans to change the iconic show Inside the NBA's structure (Image Source: Getty) Days after Inside the NBA made its last appearance on TV, almost 40 years after it first began broadcasting, fans and basketball players, commentators had a different emotional experience. After TNT lost rights for broadcasting, ESPN took over the decision and will now be showcasing the same. The idea that ESPN has is to not change anything with respect to the broadcasting, so that fans don't experience any change. ESPN taking over Inside the NBA All the famous basketball stars, especially Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley , Shaquille O'Neal and Kenny Smith bid an emotional goodbye to their fans after their brilliant commentary. While fans are worried that the show might change entirely, however, ESPN confirms nothing will change. As per Michael McCarthy from Front Office Sports, ESPN has no plans of changing anything with the show — Inside the NBA. As per Sports Illustrated, he said, I'm hearing from sources that ESPN has zero plans to change the iconic show's DNA, TNT will retain full editorial control. So expect to see the same funny, bombastic, basketball show that's earned 21 Sports Emmy Awards during its historic run.' Fans have been worried about the broadcasting, especially, with respect to the content that was shown, which was entertaining. However, ESPN allowed bigger stars like Pat McAfee and Stephan A Smith to take up the opportunity without any regulations. Sports Illustrated said, as per a source, who told McCarthy, 'Some of the speculation's just nuts. ESPN has wanted Barkley and this show for 20 years. Now that they've got it, why would they change it?' While Inside the NBA's popular face, Kenny Smith was doubtful about the same. He said, 'We have the same crew of people doing the show,' Smith said. 'But the timing: Are we a half hour now? Are we forty-five minutes? Fifteen minutes? Those are the things that you can control when you own your I.P. But we don't. That was the only part that made me uncomfortable and disheartened.' Fans worried over the takeover A fan said, 'Farewell to TNT, Mamba forever.' Another fan said, 'Inside The NBA is the best sports show that has ever existed and I am sad that it's over but so very thankful that it existed.' Another fan reacted, saying, 'NBA on TNT had a historical run, all the moments from Inside the NBA, to Kevin Harlan's classic calls…We thank Ernie, Shaq, Chuck, Kenny, Kevin, and the rest of the crew over the years for providing the best sports show of our lives.' Also Read: Will Stephan Curry eye an NBA TV broadcasting role post-retirement? Golden State Warriors veteran explains his future goals Now that Inside the NBA moves to ESPN, but as per AI Bat's new report, ESPN will ensure the post game show runs as long as it used to, and it will be broadcasted on both ESPN and ABC, without any limitations.
