John Madden Biopic Series In The Works, Will Presumably Include Origin Of Video Game Series

A John Madden biopic limited series is in the works that will chronicle the late football icon's life and career, including his time as a head coach and presumably the origin of EA's video game series bearing his name. Deadline reports that the series has yet to find a home, or someone to play John Madden, but it will be produced in part by Tom Brady's 199 Productions.

"If dad was still around, and he was looking for a few guys to huddle up and tell his story, he'd be thrilled to have Tom Brady leading the huddle," Mike Madden, John's son, told Deadline.

The show, All Madden, will also be produced by the late football hero's family. It's directed by Gavin O'Connor, who is well-versed in the sports drama landscape, as he directed the hockey movie Miracle, the basketball film The Way Back, and the MMA movie Warrior.

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