Nov 15, 2026Entertainment113 words1 min read

Nicolas Cage Changed His Body and Mind to Play Football Coach John Madden

Nicolas Cage is a famous actor. He has a new movie about John Madden. John Madden was a football coach.

The movie is called 'Madden.' David O. Russell made the movie. It comes out next week.

Cage worked hard for this role. He gained 25 pounds for the part. This means he became heavier.

Kathryn Hahn is an actor in the movie too. She said Cage changed 'from within.' This means he changed deep inside, not just his body.

Now Cage wants to lose the weight. He uses a special machine to do this.

Many people do not know about this new movie yet. Some people wonder if others will care about it.

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1. Who does Nicolas Cage play in the new movie?

2. How did Cage change his body for the role?

3. What is Cage doing now?

1. John Madden 2. He gained 25 pounds 3. Using a machine to lose weight

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Nicolas Cage is a famous _____. He has a new movie about John Madden.

The movie is called '_____.' David O. Russell made the movie.

Cage _____ 25 pounds for the part.

Kathryn Hahn said Cage changed 'from _____.'

Now Cage wants to _____ the weight.

He uses a special _____ to do this.

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