Will Ferrell to Portray John Madden in Biopic About Life and Video Game Franchise

Will Ferrell is in early discussions to play John Madden, the legendary football coach and announcer, in an upcoming biopic focused on Madden's life after coaching and partnership with EA Sports to create the Madden NFL video game franchise.
The biopic is being produced by Amazon Studios and MGM, directed by David O. Russell, and titled "Madden."
The film will center around the creation and success of the Madden NFL video game series, one of the most successful sports video game franchises of all time.
Madden passed away in December 2021 at the age of 85 but remains an icon for his coaching, broadcasting and video game achievements.
The film has awards season potential given the talent involved, including director Russell and potential star Ferrell, known for balancing drama and comedy.