Will Ferrell to portray NFL legend John Madden in upcoming film

Will Ferrell will play the lead role in an upcoming film about NFL legend John Madden, directed by David O. Russell. The movie, titled "Madden," will cover Madden's time as head coach of the Raiders, his broadcasting career, and his creation of the popular video game franchise. The film is independent of a separate limited series about Madden's life, with Tom Brady as executive producer. An official release date for the film has not been announced, and it will be produced by Amazon and MGM studios.