New biopic 'Madden' tells the story behind the football legend

The name is familiar, but the story behind it may not be.

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Director David O. Russell's new film, "Madden," chronicles John Madden's journey from head coach of the Oakland Raiders to the broadcast booth and, ultimately, the video game generations grew up playing.

Nicolas Cage stars as Madden, with Christian Bale playing his best friend and Raiders owner Al Davis. Katharine Hahn and Sienna Miller portray the women behind the men.

Hahn said she loved that the story was less about football and more about family and devotion.

"I mean, I love that it was less about football to me than it was about family and devotion. Joys of having people that are so close to you your whole life," Hahn said.

Both actresses also praised the chemistry among the four leads.

"It really was magic. We had some scenes around a table. Never wanted to leave," Hahn said.

Miller agreed, saying, "When the four of us were all together, it felt... it was very real."

Miller also described working with Russell as unpredictable, with multiple cameras rolling and few marks to follow.

"I think you either sink or swim in that environment," she said.

The result is a big, loud, and fun look at the man who changed the game.

You can watch "Madden" on Amazon Prime starting November 18.

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