Last week, we reported that Oscar winnerJennifer Hudsonis teaming up withAdam Sandleron his new movieSandy Wexler, the third project in his four-picture deal with Netflix that includesThe Ridiculous SixandThe Do-Over. Today we have word that the cast just keeps getting bigger and bigger, with frequentAdam SandlercollaboratorsKevin James,Terry Crews,Rob Schneider,Colin QuinnandNick Swardsoncoming aboard, along withNew GirlstarLamorne Morris. The most interesting casting addition, though, is former talk show hostArsenio Hall, appearing in his first movie in seven years.
The story followsAdam Sandleras the title character, a talent manager in Los Angeles who represent a variety of different clients who are on the “fringes” of the entertainment industry. He’s put to the ultimate test when he discovers a talented singer named Courtney Clarke (Jennifer Hudson) at an amusement park. No details have been given forArsenio Hallor any of the other supporting actors' characters quite yet, but the movie is set in the 1990s.
The Do-OverdirectorSteven Brillwill return to the helm forSandy Wexler, working from a script byPaul Sado,Dan BullaandAdam Sandler.Adam Sandleris producing through his Happy Madison Productions banner along withAllen Covert.Barry BernardiandTim Herlihyare set to executive produce.
Production is slated to begin on August 2, with the movie slated to premiere onNetflixsometime next year.Nick Swardsonhas appeared in both ofSandler’s Netflix films,The Ridiculous SixandThe Do-Over, whileTerry Crewsappeared inThe Ridiculous Six.Kevin James,Colin QuinnandRob Schneiderhave collaborated withAdam Sandler, although this will be bothLamorne MorrisandArsenio Hall’s first time working with the actor.Lamorne Morrismost recently starred inBarbershop: The Next Cut, along with his starring role as Winston onNew Girl.
This role marks the first feature film role forArsenio Hallsince 2009’sBlack Dynamite. He currently serves as the host of ABC’s new summer seriesGreatest Hits, which breaks down the biggest songs in the U.S. over a five year period. He also recently guest starred onGeorge Lopez’s new showLopez. We’ll be sure to keep you posted with more onSandy Wexleras we get closer to production starting.
