Writer calls Nicholas Cage’s voice in John Madden impression embarrassing, leaving NFL fans horrified ahead of upcoming movie
Movie set for November release
The upcoming film centers on John Madden, the Hall of Fame coach, broadcaster and video game creator. It is scheduled to open in theaters on Nov. 11. Nicolas Cage stars as Madden. A preview clip offered viewers an early look at his portrayal ahead of the release.
Writer criticizes the voice
The writer said the performance did not resemble Madden and questioned whether it qualified as an impression. In the writer’s view, Cage sounded like himself while speaking. The writer also said that, even with a thousand guesses, they would not identify the voice as Madden. The piece described the portrayal as a poor match.
Fans’ response described as harsh
The story says hardcore NFL fans are criticizing the movie before its release. It does not provide individual fan reactions or identify specific viewers. The preview and its negative assessment have put Cage’s portrayal at the center of attention before opening day. The film is still set for its stated Nov. 11 theatrical release.
Key points
- Nicolas Cage stars as John Madden in a film scheduled for theaters on Nov. 11.
- A preview clip prompted the writer to criticize Cage’s voice portrayal.
- The story describes NFL fans as criticizing the film before release.