Variety reports Kevin James, Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, Rob Schneider and David Spade are in negotiations to star in an untitled comedy for Columbia Pictures. Dennis Dugan (You Don’t Mess With the Zohan) will direct, and hopefully start shooting by summer. Sandler’s Sony company, Happy Madison, will produce. Sandler wrote the screenplay with Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star scribe Fred Wolf. The comedy is about five best friends from high school who reunite 30 years later on a Fourth of July weekend.
I can’t say I’m very excited for this movie. Happy Madison’s most recent film, Paul Blart: Mall Cop was horrible beyond any comprehension. I’m hoping with the help of Sandler and Chris Rock the comedy will be decent. I have high hopes for Sandler’s next film, the Judd Apatow directed Funny People, which hits theaters July 31st, 2009.
Are you looking forward to a comedy from this team?