Everyone’s wondered what The Safdie Brothers would do next after “Uncut Gems” in 2019. Well, around this time last year, news started to swirl that the Safdies would team up with Adam Sandler again on their next project.
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Drew Barrymore is itching for another collab with longtime friend and frequent co-star, Adam Sandler. Barrymore spoke to ET’s Rachel Smith at the Mark Twain Honors in Washington D.C. Sunday, where she said that the pair are actively seeking their next project together.
“We might have mentioned something about it this morning,” Barrymore teased. “We’re actively seeking.”
While she wouldn’t reveal much, “The Drew Barrymore Show” host said that she and Sandler are working on finding that perfect “alchemy” before bringing anything to the big screen.
“I know, I wonder the same thing, ’cause I think that is important for us, to hook into it,” Barrymore said when asked what the two are up to next. “Maybe not be redundant of something we’ve done in the past, but not try to prove we’re doing something different just to prove it. It’s like an alchemy, you know? And it’ll be a little of this, a little of that.”
She continued, “I will say this: Adam and I seem to really know it when we know it. And we’re like, ‘This is it.'”
Finding that mixture that’s just right involves not only finding a project to collab on but writing something tailored just for them, with personal touches throughout.
“We work really hard in the writing to balance it out for the male-female perspective. We always try to infuse something that we really think is meaningful, as far as storylines, or what we relate to or what we want to see in a story, ’cause we need that,” Barrymore explained. “We make it personal, even though it’s not us up there.”
The “Santa Clarita Diet” actress said all that’s left for her and Sandler, is to find those characters that speak to their “belief system” as artists.
“I mean, everybody was in love with Adam Sandler back in the day.
Everyone’s wondered what The Safdie Brothers would do next after “Uncut Gems” in 2019. Well, around this time last year, news started to swirl that the Safdies would team up with Adam Sandler again on their next project.
interview with Variety on Tuesday at the movie premiere in Los Angeles. He explained that he “had been doing so many movies in a row,” including the upcoming film “Spaceman,” in which he was put into a hanging harness for scenes.That’s when he noticed his hip hitch.“I kept saying, ‘Something’s going on with my hip, man. I’m in trouble,'” he recalled.
Drew Barrymore is known for keeping it real on her self-titled talk show, and this week she shared a milestone moment while interviewing pals Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler.«I'm so hot. I think I'm having one of my first perimenopause hot flashes,» the 48-year-old actress shared, taking off her jacket and fanning herself as Aniston helped her adjust her microphone.
Adam Sandler's career be like today if things played out differently early on? For example, if he'd gotten cast as Ross on, and thus teamed up with Jennifer Aniston even earlier?Well, as it turns out, that particular branching timeline wasn't really in the cards — despite some recent remarks the pair made while promoting their new film,, that seemingly implied that it was a possibility.The co-stars walked the red carpet at the premiere of their Netflix action comedy on Tuesday, and they each spoke with ET's Nischelle Turner about whether or not Sandler was actually in the running for the role — which ultimately went to David Schwimmer.«Well, that's a very big possibility,» Aniston said, before asking Sandler, «Were you really up to play Ross?»Sandler shook his head no, adding, «I would have!»«No that wasn't real,» Sandler added. «I was just joking.»However, that doesn't mean the pair were joking when talking with Drew Barrymore about wanting to do a movie adaptation of «Talk to the sweatshirted man!» Aniston said, referring to the casually dressed Sandler, when asked about the possibility. «It depends on how everybody responds to this film.»«If they enjoyed themselves and had a good time, Netflix will hopefully just say 'Yup!'» Aniston added enthusiastically.«I mean, honestly, I don't know if that's the one,» Sandler said, referring to the ideal project that he, Aniston and Barrymore could all collaborate on. «But that would be funny, I'm sure, if someone wrote a great script.»However, the real problem is stepping into the shoes of Jack Tripper — an iconic comedy role originally played by John Ritter in the beloved sitcom.«Jack Tripper is the best, by the way.
Adam Sandler's career be like today if things played out differently early on in his career? For example, if he'd gotten cast as Ross on, and thus teamed up with Jennifer Aniston even earlier?Well, as it turns out, that particular branching timeline wasn't really in the cards — despite some recent remarks the pair made while promoting their new film,, that seemingly implied that it was a possibility.The co-stars walked the red carpet at the premiere of their Netflix action comedy on Tuesday, and they each spoke with ET's Nischelle Turner about whether or not Sandler was actually in the running for the role — which ultimately went to David Schwimmer.«Well, that's a very big possibility,» Aniston said, before asking Sandler, «Were you really up to play Ross?»Sandler sadly shook his head, but added, «I would have!»«No that wasn't real,» Sandler added. «I was just joking.»However, that doesn't mean the pair were joking when talking with Drew Barrymore about wanting to do a movie adaptation of «Talk to the sweatshirted man!» Aniston said, referring to the casually dressed Sandler, when asked about the possibility. «It depends on how everybody responds to this film.»«If they enjoyed themselves and had a good time, Netflix will hopefully just say 'Yup!'» Aniston added enthusiastically.«I mean, honestly, I don't know if that's the one,» Sandler said, referring to the ideal project that he, Aniston and Barrymore could all collaborate on. «But that would be funny, I'm sure, if someone wrote a great script.»However, the real problem is stepping into the shoes of Jack Tripper — an iconic comedy role originally played by John Ritter in the beloved sitcom.«Jack Tripper is the best, by the way.
Jennifer Aniston did for her longtime pal and co-star, Adam Sandler, on the red carpet for their new Netflix film, Murder Mystery 2.Aniston, ever the fashionista, was simply aghast when she saw Sandler on the carpet in a sweatshirt — which, in the actor's defense is not out of the norm of his typical laid-back style.«What the hell are you doing?! Aniston screamed while speaking to ET's Nischelle Turner. „I'm not standing next to him.
Drew Barrymore was either really excited to welcome guests Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler to her daytime talk show — or simply having a hot flash.
If you thought Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler couldn’t get any cuter, wait till you hear the nicknames they have for one another.
An educational moment. Drew Barrymore had her first hot flash on her talk show — and guests Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler were by her side through it all.
Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler couldn't get any cuter, wait till you hear the nicknames they have for one another.The longtime friends and co-stars sat down with ET ahead of the release of the second installment of their Netflix mystery comedy, Murder Mystery 2, where they interviewed each other for a segment called, «Spilling the ETea,» where they asked each other a series of questions about their relationship, the film and more.Aniston kicked things off with a pointed question, asking, «The fans are so excited to see us together, what is the best part of being my on-screen partner? Why am I your favorite?»«Wow!» Sandler exclaimed before giving a shoutout to another one of his frequent collaborators, Drew Barrymore. «Drew is so angry.»He continued, «Well, you certainly have a way about making life fun on the set.
Jennifer Aniston, Adam Sandler, and Drew Barrymore know the movie they could all work on together.
Adam Sandler hasn’t always been the recipient of glowing reviews for his work, but thanks to his family and friends, those reviews have never made him feel bad. In fact, he’s simply never believed them, because those same family and friends have turned him into “a delusional psychotic man.”At least, that’s how Sandler himself explained it on Sunday night, as he accepted his Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
Jennifer Aniston waves to fans after her interview at Good Morning America in New York City on Wednesday (March 22).
does not approve of her romantic life.The Friends star made an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday, March 21 to promote Murder Mystery 2, her new film with Sandler, and she revealed that the comedian can't help but tease her over her taste in men. The two stars first met at Jerry's Famous Deli on Ventura Boulevard when they were just 20 and 22 years old. And when asked if they've given each other advice over the years, she said, “If I get anything from him, it's, ‘What are you doing?’ Usually based on someone I'm dating…[he says] 'What are you doing? What's wrong with you?'” After a brief interlude during which she and Fallon attempted to do their best Sandler impressions, the actor added that she “very much love[s] to take care of” the Billy Madison star when they work together.
Adam Sandler has not always been the biggest fan of Jennifer Aniston's past romances. During Tuesday night's episode of "The Tonight Show," Aniston spoke to Jimmy Fallon about her decades long friendship with Sandler. "[We've been friends for] over 30 years.
Sharing his opinions! Jennifer Aniston revealed that pal Adam Sandler doesn’t hold back with his thoughts about her love life.
Jennifer Aniston has got some boyfriend advice, whether she wanted it or not, from Adam Sandler over the years.
Drew Barrymore is looking for her old nudes.
Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler have 30 years of friendship behind them, so it's no surprise that the 56-year-old comedian likes to poke fun at the 54-year-old actress.Aniston was on Tuesday's episode of where she opened up about first meeting Sandler at a young age."[We've been friends for] over 30 years. We met at Jerry's Deli on Ventura Boulevard when we were 20 and 22," Aniston shared of Sandler.She said that though she and «the Sand Man» don't give each other advice, she does get her fair share of grief from her pal.«If I get anything from him, it's, 'What are you doing?!' usually based on someone I'm dating,» Aniston quipped, imitating Sandler shouting, "'What are you doing?! What's wrong with you?!'«Aniston has previously been married to Brad Pitt and Justin Theroux, and has had A-list romances with John Mayer, Vince Vaughn, and Tate Donovan.On Wednesday's episode of Aniston and Sandler -- who are currently starring in the Netflix sequel, spoke again about their friendship.»We do love each other.
“Murder Mystery 2” co-star teases her about all her boyfriend choices.Aniston, 54, made the revelation while appearing on the “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” to promote the film’s sequel. Fallon, 48, asked the Aniston if she and Sandler, 56, ever offer each other advice since the duo have been friends for more than decades. “No,” Aniston clapped back with a dry laugh.