EXCLUSIVE: Bill Belichick is getting out on the road ahead of the Super Bowl.
The former New England Patriots coach, who just signed up as head coach of the University of North Carolina, will travel across Louisiana in John Madden’s iconic Cruiser in The Madden Cruiser: A Bayou Adventure with Bill Belichick. Their ultimate destination: New Orleans, where next year’s Super Bowl will be held.
The special will air on Fox just ahead of the Super Bowl at 12pm ET on Sunday February 9.
Guests joining Belichick on the ride include his former Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, who is now an announcer on Fox.
Others include Michael Strahan and Curt Menefee, Pro Football Hall of Famers Ed Reed and Ty Law, New Orleans legends Archie Manning and Tyrann Mathieu, and Rocsi Diaz.
The special will also commemorate the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, examining how the storm and its aftermath forever transformed New Orleans.
The Madden Cruiser: A Bayou Adventure with Bill Belichick is exec produced by SMAC Entertainment’s Strahan, Schwartz-Morini and FredAnthony Smith; Bryan Zuriff from BZ Entertainment; Mike Antinoro and Jon Adler at EverWonder Studio; Jessica Boddy, Keith Cossrow, Ross Ketover and Ken Rodgers of NFL Films and Fox Sports’ Eric Shanks, Mark Silverman, Charlie Dixon and Barry Nugent.
“Fox Sports is excited to partner with SMAC Entertainment, BZ Entertainment and NFL Films to take football fans on an epic journey celebrating the vibrant Louisiana culture while also honoring John Madden’s legacy,” said Barry Nugent, Vice President, Development and Original Programming, Fox Sports. “To be able to bring these incredible legends and sports personalities together for this special sets the perfect stage for our presentation of Super Bowl LIX.”
