A-list actor and comedian Will Ferrell will star as John Madden in an upcoming film about the Hall of Fame coach and sports broadcaster.
co-owner Steve Tisch is listed as one of the"Madden" producers. It is widely expected the NFL"will embrace the feature film on one of the sport's most beloved figures," according to Deadline.
John Madden poses with his bust at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement at Fawcett Stadium in Canton, Ohio, Aug. 5, 2006. Ferrell has experience portraying sports figures on the silver screen. He has starred in sports-themed movies such as"Talladega Nights" and"Semi-Pro," among others. American actor and owner of Los Angeles Football Club Will Ferrell attends a match against the Philadelphia Union as part of the MLS Cup Final 2022 at Banc of California Stadium Nov. 5, 2022, in Los Angeles.
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