The upcoming “Madden” biopic is generating buzz with its portrayal of key figures from the Raiders’ history, but the team itself is not involved in its production. Raiders owner Mark Davis has expressed dissatisfaction with certain aspects of the film, particularly a scene depicting his father, Al Davis, in a seemingly inaccurate light.
Christian Bale and Nicolas Cage have been cast as Al Davis and John Madden, respectively, adding star power to the Amazon MGM Studios project. However, Mark Davis is concerned about the film’s accuracy, especially in relation to the close relationship between his father and Madden, and how their strategic decisions are portrayed.
The storyline reportedly focuses on Madden’s transition from coaching to the development of the “Madden NFL” video game series. Despite his reservations, Davis acknowledges the talent of the actors involved but emphasizes the importance of a respectful and accurate script. He has pointed filmmakers toward existing interviews for a more faithful representation of historical events.
No release date has been set for the film, and filming is expected to continue for several months.