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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Christian Bale's latest transformation has fans screaming - is that really him as Al Davis in Madden?
Christian Bale is back on his method-acting madness, spotted on the Atlanta set of Madden looking nothing like himself, and everything like the late, legendary Raiders boss, Al Davis. Receding hairline? Check. Bleached eyebrows? Yup. Rings that scream 'Super Bowl royalty'? Oh, absolutely. It is giving full of Al Davis fantasy. From Batman to football boss, Bale's got range like wi-fi Dressed in a retro v-neck, leather jacket, slacks, and those era-defining dress shoes, Bale looks like he time-travelled straight out of a 1983 press conference. Fans can barely recognise him — and honestly, that is the brand. Bale is not out here playing roles; he is out here absorbing souls. Can't get enough of these Christian Bale photos as Al Davis for the John Madden movie. A legacy of physical insanity This is not Bale's first ride on the transformation train. The man basically starved for The Machinist, beefed up for Batman Begins, got big-belly energy for American Hustle, and morphed into Dick Cheney with full posture-shift for Vice. That last one even earned him a Golden Globe, and a million gasps. Al Davis: the NFL's original rebel with rings Al Davis was more than a football exec — he was a firestarter. As Raiders owner from 1972 until his death in 2011, he clashed with NFL suits, promoted diversity before it was buzzworthy, and brought home three Super Bowl titles. His swagger and defiance were the stuff of legend, and Bale is clearly channelling every ounce of that. The first-look at Nicolas Cage as John Madden and Christian Bale as Al Davis for the upcoming film 'Madden'. Madden is more than just football Directed by David O. Russell (yup, the mastermind behind The Fighter and American Hustle), Madden follows the rise of NFL coach-turned-broadcast-king John Madden, played by Nicolas Cage. And yes, Cage has been seen on set looking equally bananas in a blonde wig and aqua tracksuit. I know Christian Bale is going to do his thing as Al Davis, but I'm becoming more and more confident with Nicholas Cage as John Madden. A stacked cast, but make no mistake Rounding out the cast are John Mulaney as Trip Hawkins, Kathryn Hahn as Virginia Madden, and Sienna Miller as Carol Davis. But no shade — this is Bale's arena now. When this man commits to a character, he does not just deliver; he detonates. Bale sets fire to expectations Once again, Christian Bale has taken a role, drowned it in commitment, set fire to it with method acting, and strutted off into the cinematic sunset like the Hollywood legend he is. Give him the Oscar. Or at least a lifetime supply of hair dye and knee braces.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- 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.
Metro
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Hollywood legend unrecognisable after dramatic transformation for new film
There's only one indisputable king of body transformations in Hollywood. Christian Bale has made the dramatic transformations part of his brand as an actor. There was the time he got jacked for American Psycho. Or emerged rail-thin for his role in The Machinist. Or beefed up for Vice. Then he shaved his head last year for his upcoming role in The Bride. Now Bale is back at it, with a fresh look for the David O Russell film Madden, which sees him play the NFL team owner of the LA Raiders, Al Davis. He's joined by Nicholas Cage, who stars as Raiders head coach turned broadcaster John Madden, and Sienna Miller who plays Madden's wife. The sports film tracks Madden's journey to coaching the Raiders to win the Super Bowl, before burnout prompted him to leave the team and eventually wind up as a broadcaster. The new pictures from the set in Atlanta show the Oscar winner in a leather jacket with hair so slicked back it would leave Bella Hadid impressed. The hair also has a noticeable widow's peak to it. It's unclear whether Bale is wearing a wig, but given what we know about how much he likes to transform for roles, there's every possibility it's his real tresses. Bale is also sporting a ruddy complexion on set, which was particularly noticeable in the pictures without his sunglasses on. It's not just Bale who's made a physical change for the film, as the new pictures from filming on set show Cage has also changed his look for the role, with noticeably new copper wavy hair. More Trending Bale has done everything imaginable to contort his body for his parts. He did special exercises that would thicken his neck for the part of Dick Cheney. He survived on a daily intake of water, an apple, and one cup of coffee to become an insomniac factory worker. But in recent years Bale has said his history of insane body transformations might be just that: a thing of the past. Bale told The Sunday Times Culture magazine in 2019: 'I can't keep doing it. I really can't.' He went on to say that the roles had taken their toll and he had reached a point where his 'mortality is staring [him] in the face'. He again said that age had been the deciding factor, telling E! News at the premiere for Ford vs Ferrari. 'I've become a little bit more boring now, because I'm older and I feel like if I keep doing what I've done in the past I'm going to die,' he said. 'So, I'd prefer not to die,' he added with a laugh. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Len Wiseman: 'John Wick Ballerina isn't intentionally a feminist movie' MORE: Robert De Niro, 81, has 'possibly' realised how good he is at acting MORE: Arnold Schwarzenegger tried to rewrite one of the most famous lines in movie history
Yahoo
09-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Whitecaps 2, Montreal 0: Vancouver writes itself into the history books
You don't know what you don't know. And Jesper Sorensen didn't know he didn't have a bench to rely on. At least that was the prevailing sentiment about the Vancouver Whitecaps coming into 2025. A team with a good core, but a paper-thin bench. Thinner than Christian Bale in The Machinist. Less depth than a DC superhero movie. 'The good thing for me is that I didn't know the players, so I didn't know that we didn't have a bench,' he said with a twinkle in his eye after training earlier this week. But every time a player has gone down with an injury, or been allowed some bench time to recuperate in this frenetic start to the season, their backups have come in and succeeded. MLS SuperDraft pick Tate Johnson, in his debut start, scored in the Whitecaps' 2-0 win over CF Montreal Saturday night at B.C. Place. The rookie got the start because Sam Adekugbe went down with an injury two games ago. His replacement on the back line, Édier Ocampo, was suspended for Saturday's game after a retroactive red card assessed by MLS DisCo this week. In their mid-week CONCACAF Champions Cup game against Monterrey, centreback Belal Halbouni scored an 87th minute equalizer. The second-year centreback has just two starts and three appearances in league play, though his performances in Cup play have been impressive. The Whitecaps' bench will now be severely tested. Ryan Gauld went down 23 minutes into Saturday's game after suffering a non-contact knee injury. He had to be helped by two staffers off the field, then past an applauding supporters' section into the tunnel. The severity of his injury will be determined after post-game testing. Vancouver was already without Adekugbe and the revelatory Jayden Nelson, who came off five minutes into the Monterrey game with a hamstring strain. He's day to day, and questionable for the return leg of the Cup clash in Mexico. With Johnson and Matias Laborda — who scored his first of the season against Montreal — eight different players have scored for Vancouver, across all competitions this season, further smashing that erroneous assessment of a shallow roster. The Whitecaps have actually accomplished something never done in their MLS history — win three straight games to start the season. Vancouver and the Philadelphia Union are the only teams to win all three of their games to kick off 2025. The team's defence has given up just two goals in three league games this season, and had shutouts in two of their last three. Goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka made a point-blank save on Montreal striker Prince Owusu late in the second half, and got some luck when an shot caromed off the crossbar and out to keep the game scoreless. Vancouver Whitecaps stars show how soccer's Promised Land can turn sour
