Actor and comedian Will Ferrell will play the lead role of an upcoming film about NFL icon John Madden.
It remains unclear when filming on "Madden" will begin. An official release date for the film has not been announced.co-owner Steve Tisch is listed as one of the "Madden" producers. It is widely expected the NFL "will embrace the feature film on one of the sport's most beloved figures," according to Deadline.
Ferrell has experience portraying sports figures on the silver screen. He has starred in sports-themed movies such as "Talladega Nights" and "Semi-Pro," among others. John Madden poses with bust at NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement at Fawcett Stadium in Canton, Ohio on Saturday, August 5, 2006. He makes frequent appearances at USC Trojans football games and is a diehard
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