Adam Sandler received some of his best reviews of his career for his performance in Netflix’s “Hustle,” which dropped on the platform in June. The actor and producer has always seemed like an easy target for critics to unload on critics. However, Sandler never pretended to be anything other than what he is: a guy who loves movies and loves making them with his friends.
“I like to work hard,” Sandler says. “I love being around my hard-working friends. We push each other. “Hustle” was a whole new vibe for us. »
At the film awards season premiere of the award-winning Variety Awards Circuit podcast, Sandler sits down to discuss his performance in the Netflix sports comedy-drama “Hustle.” He discusses the awards buzz around his role, whether or not we’ll get a full album of his music, and the kind of movie he’s been dying to make. The answer may well surprise you.
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Despite the Academy’s afflictions for comedic roles and the unfortunate omissions of worthy Sandler turns such as “Uncut Gems” (2019) and “Punch-Drunk Love” (2002), Netflix puts the actor and producer front and center. for Oscar consideration in the Best Actor category.
Directed by Jeremiah Zagar and written by Taylor Materne and Oscar nominee Will Fetters (“A Star is Born”), “Hustle” tells the story of Stanley Sugarman (Sandler), a basketball scout who discovers a street ball (Juancho Hernangomez) and sees the potential for him to enter the NBA.
The popularity of Adam Sandler and the dozens of films he made during his career is undeniable. While touring the offices of his film production company Happy Madison Productions in California, a tour of the space displayed posters of his most notable titles, including “The Waterboy” and “Happy Gilmore.” He even had a music room, full of instruments where he often jammed with friends.
During Variety conversation with Sandler, he reveals that he is in conversation with “Saturday Night Live” creator and producer Lorne Michaels about returning to Studio 8H for another hosting stint. He was talking about doing so earlier in the season, but recent hip surgery prevented him from making an appearance. He says early 2023 could see him hit the stage for the show’s 48e season.
When asked if he’s planning for the end of the long-running NBC comedy sketch series, Sandler said, “It’s a pretty special place that just gets cooler and cooler. I don’t see it stopping. I can’t see Lorne stopping. He doesn’t seem to stop when I talk to him. He’s still excited about it.
Sandler will next be seen in “Murder Mystery 2”, “Spaceman” and “You’re So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah” for Netflix.
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