Actor and comedian Will Ferrell will play the lead role of an upcoming film about NFL icon John Madden, according a report from Deadline. The movie "Madden" will be directed by five-time Oscar nominee David O. Russell, who previously served as director of the critically acclaimed film "Silver Linings Playbook," among others. NFL ICON JOHN MADDEN'S REVOLUTIONARY CAREER CELEBRATED IN FOX SPORTS DOCUMENTARYIt remains unclear when filming on "Madden" will begin. It is widely expected the NFL "will embrace the feature film on one of the sport's most beloved figures," according to Deadline. Ferrell is a California native and attended the University of Southern California, where he studied sports information.

Source: Fox News May 28, 2023 03:05 UTC