On-Set Drama: Actor Quits 'Madden' Over Controversial Nude Scene and Racial Slur Debate

Amid concerns over a racial slur and opposition to a nude scene, a supporting actor has reportedly exited Nicolas Cage's biopic, “Madden,” centered on football icon John Madden. A TMZ report cites anonymous sources claiming the actor was in the midst of an unplanned monologue when director David O. Russell allegedly used the N-word, prompting the actor's abrupt departure along with several witnesses.Tensions escalated when the same actor expressed hesitance to partake in a locker room scene featuring full frontal nudity. However, studio insiders dispute these claims, pointing out that the actor initially suggested incorporating the offensive language during a “private creative conversation.” They assert that everyone was aware of the nudity requirement ahead of time. Currently, studio sources maintain that discussions are ongoing, suggesting the possibility of the actor's return to the film.