Christian Bale looks unrecognisable as he transforms into Al Davis for Madden; see pics

Hollywood actor Christian Bale has once again left fans stunned with a dramatic transformation for his latest role. The Oscar-winning actor was recently spotted on the Atlanta set of Madden, looking nearly unrecognisable in character as late Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis.

The 51-year-old actor, sported a receding hairline wig and bleached eyebrows while dressed in a white v-neck shirt, leather jacket, black slacks, and dress shoes. His look was topped off with several large championship rings — an unmistakable nod to Davis’ legacy with the Raiders.

This kind of physical commitment is nothing new for Christian, who is widely regarded as one of Hollywood’s most dedicated actors. He famously dropped over 60 pounds for The Machinist, then bulked up massively just months later to play Batman in Batman Begins. In American Hustle, he packed on weight and adopted a comb-over to play conman Irving Rosenfeld. And in the Dick Cheney biopic Vice, Christian underwent a complete transformation, gaining weight and altering his posture and voice to become the former U.S. Vice President — a performance that won him a Golden Globe.

In Madden, he takes on the role of Al Davis, the flamboyant and fiercely independent NFL team owner known for his slogan “Just win, baby” and his legendary clashes with the NFL establishment. Davis was a key figure in the rise of the Raiders, serving as their principal owner from 1972 until his death in 2011. Under his leadership, the team won three Super Bowls and became known for its rebel spirit and commitment to diversity.

The film tells the story of John Madden’s extraordinary rise — from coaching the Raiders to a Super Bowl XI victory in 1977, to becoming one of football’s most iconic broadcasters, and finally to lending his name to the iconic Madden NFL video game franchise.

Nicolas Cage stars as Madden, also seen recently in character wearing a wavy blonde wig and an aqua blue tracksuit. The ensemble cast includes John Mulaney as Trip Hawkins, Kathryn Hahn as Virginia Madden, and Sienna Miller as Carol Davis. The project reunites Bale with director David O. Russell, who previously helmed The Fighter and American Hustle.