Will Ferrell is eyeing David O. Russell's John Madden biopic, a new attempt at a true story sports project after his infamous Lakers HBO show fallout.
Will Ferrell is eyeing another role from the sports world after the Winning Time fallout with director David O. Russell's John Madden biopic. Madden was an NFL coach who never had a losing season while working as the head coach of the Oakland Raiders from 1969 to 1978, during which time he secured the franchise's first Super Bowl title.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT According to Deadline, Russell, the five-time Oscar nominee known for Silver Linings Playbook and American Hustle, is set to direct a biopic based on Madden's life for Amazon and MGM. Ferrell, who has several sports-related films under his belt, is said to be circling the lead role, with the film focusing on Madden's life after he stepped away from coaching.
How Madden Can Make Up For Ferrell's Lakers Exit Ferrell is an outspoken sports fan, regularly attending sporting events and starring in several sport-centric comedies, including Kicking & Screaming and Blades of Glory. He was set to star in the Adam McKay-produced series Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty as Jerry Buss, the majority owner of the Lakers during the 1980s. However, Ferrell was replaced with long-time friend and costar John C.
The John Madden biopic also offers the actor another opportunity at a dramatic role as it explores him coming to grips with the end of his coaching career. While Ferrell is a proven comedian, he's shown his dramatic range with the likes of Stranger Than Fiction and The Shrink Next Door, and a role like that of Madden could offer him a chance to further flex these serious chops in a role that would see him embodying a larger-than-life personality.
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