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“Didn’t Get Madden’s Voice Right”: Cowboys LB Von Miller Criticizes Nicolas Cage’s Portrayal of John Madden Amid Backlash

Von Miller has joined the growing list of people who aren’t sold on Nicolas Cage as John Madden. The Cowboys linebacker claimed that the actor failed to capture the late Hall of Fame coach’s legendary voice. “No. No, man. Like…

By Ishani Jayara · EssentiallySports

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 2:32 AM

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Von Miller criticized Nicolas Cage for failing to capture John Madden's iconic voice in an upcoming biopic.
Miller acknowledged Cage's strong acting performance but stated that the voice sounded entirely like Cage.
The linebacker reacted to a promotional clip showing Cage portraying Madden in the broadcast booth alongside Joel Murray.

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Dallas Cowboys linebacker Von Miller has criticized Nicolas Cage's portrayal of legendary coach and broadcaster John Madden, stating the actor failed to replicate Madden's iconic voice. Speaking on his show Free Range w/ Von Miller, the NFL star praised Cage's acting ability but argued that the vocal performance sounded purely like Cage rather than the Hall of Famer.

Miller's comments follow widespread social media backlash after Prime Movies released a promotional clip featuring Cage alongside Joel Murray, who plays Pat Summerall. Directed by David O. Russell, the biographical movie Madden is scheduled to debut in theaters on November 11 before streaming on Prime Video on November 18.

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