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Will Ferrell to Play John Madden in New Movie – Top Will Ferrell Movies

Will Ferrell has been cast as the lead in a new film about legendary coach and broadcaster John Madden. Directed by the talented David O. Russell and expected to touch…

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NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 18: Will Ferrell (dressed as Little Debbie) visits “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” at Rockefeller Center on March 18, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/NBC/Getty Images for “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon”)

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Will Ferrell has been cast as the lead in a new film about legendary coach and broadcaster John Madden. Directed by the talented David O. Russell and expected to touch on Madden's colorful career, this movie is for sure going to be one to watch.

John Madden is practically a household name for anyone even remotely familiar with the world of football. After a successful stint as head coach of the Oakland Raiders in the '70s, he went on to become one of the most beloved broadcasters in the game. Known for his colorful commentary and love for all things football, Madden was a fixture in living rooms across America for decades. Oh, and let's not forget that little franchise he helped create: Madden NFL. You may have heard of it or watched your teenager play it!

Will Ferrell is no stranger to comedy or sports-related movies. From "Talladega Nights" to "Blades of Glory," he knows how to get a laugh out of even the most serious of topics. And with Madden's larger-than-life persona, there's no doubt that Ferrell will be able to bring his trademark humor to the role. Of course, it's not all jokes and laughs. We can expect some heartwarming moments as well, as the film delves into Madden's personal life and the struggles he faced on his road to success.

As for the plot of the film, details are still scarce. But we do know that it will cover Madden's time with the Raiders, his broadcasting career, and his involvement with the Madden NFL video game franchise. It's a lot to cover, but we're confident that this project is in good hands. With the talent involved both in front of and behind the camera, we have no doubt that "Madden" will be a hit with audiences.

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Daddy's Home (2015)

Get Hard (2015)

Lego Movie (2014)

Blades Of Glory (2007)

Semi-Pro (2008)

Talladega Nights (2006)

Kicking and Screaming (2005)

Wedding Crashers (2005)

Old School (2003)

Elf (2003)

Anchorman (2004)

Step Brothers (2008)

Aimee Thomas is the morning show co-host of Aimee + Shawn on 102.7 VGS. She has been VGS since the birth of the station in 2022 and has been with Beasley Media Group for nine years doing mornings at various stations in the cluster. Before working in radio Aimee was a bartender at a local restaurant in Las Vegas when a local radio veteran thought she would be perfect in radio because of her crazy stories, knowledge of pop culture, and contagious laugh. Aimee loves writing about new recipes she creates in her kitchen, her favorite artists and actors, and being a mom of two boys.