When word emerged last year that Nicholas Cage will take a break from making a nonstop string of movies to play John Madden in yet another movie, it was a curiosity.

Deadline shared an exclusive first look at Cage as Madden on Wednesday, complete with 1970s-era Raiders apparel and a glistening Super Bowl ring. Christian Bale also appears in the promotional still as former Raiders owner Al Davis, his own hair and sunglasses resembling the late executive's style.

John Madden Few people have loved the game of football as much as John Madden, and he did it all. As his famous quote says, he was a player in the NFL, a coach, and a broadcaster. There was not much more he could have done or more of an impact he could have made on the game.