Adam Sandler Says Philip Seymour Hoffman Turned Down Role As The Villain In ‘Billy Madison’

Adam Sandler and Rob Reiner are just some the stars to have paid tribute to the actor James Caan, who has died age 82. News of his passing was announced by his family via the New York-born star’s official Twitter page. “It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6,” the tweet read.

Jordan Moreau Adam Venit, who was formerly a top Hollywood agent at WME and was accused of groping client Terry Crews, has been sued by his  estranged wife, Trina Venit, for alleged assault, sexual battery, domestic violence, false imprisonment, stalking and defamation.Triva Venit filed a lawsuit, obtained by Variety, in federal court in Los Angeles on Sunday. The suit alleges that during their 20-year marriage, Adam Venit “strangled her, punched her, kicked her and threw objects and food at her, forcibly restrained her robbing her of her freedom of movement for the sole purpose of continuing to abuse her, leaving her bloodied, bruised and physically and emotionally scarred.”In one incident of abuse, Trina allegedly called the police after Adam strangled her, but Adam told officers that Trina was the one being abusive and that she had tried to kill herself.

Adam Sandler may not know himself as well as he thinks.

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Jenelle Riley Deputy Awards, Features EditorIf you happened to catch the new Adam Sandler film “Hustle” on Netflix over the weekend — as many did, judging by the fact it immediately shot to #1 on the streamer — you might have been intrigued by the actor starring opposite the comedy legend. Sandler plays a Philadelphia 76ers scout named Stanley Sugarman who believes he’s found the next NBA star in Bo Cruz, a temperamental Spanish player who is more than a little rough around the edges. For the role of Cruz, director Jeremiah Zagar needed to find a great actor who could also play basketball.

Between them, you’ve definitely heard the work of composers (and brothers) Harry and Rupert Gregson-Williams in film and TV projects such as “Wonder Woman,” “The Crown,” “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” “House of Gucci,” “The Alienist,” “Catherine the Great” and a large swath of the Adam Sandler oeuvre. But only recently have they decided to join forces to become a double-threat, on HBO’s recently renewed, turn-of-the-century hit “The Gilded Age.”However, this series is not their first duo effort.

Fans of actor Adam Sandler say the star should never return to comedy, following his recent Netflix movie Hustle.The 55 year old star appears in the new film in a more serious role than we're used to, after finding fame in comedies including Billy Madison and Big Daddy. But Hustle sees the actor in a new light, with the synopsis for Hustle reading: "After discovering a once-in-a-lifetime player with a rocky past abroad, a down on his luck basketball scout (Adam Sandler) takes it upon himself to bring the phenom to the States without his team’s approval. Against the odds, they have one final shot to prove they have what it takes to make it in the NBA." Adam worked as an executive producer for the new film, alongside NBA legend LeBron James who was a producer.

Ethan Shanfeld Murder mystery is having a moment.Maybe it’s because the pandemic has us glued to our couches, hankering to solve puzzles. Maybe it’s because the weekly episode drops have overtaken the once-dominant binge format.

Queen Latifah took on the “Hot Ones” wings of death in the latest episode of the hit YouTube show.

Carson Burton The NBA’s favorite nice guy is now dribbling his way into the hearts of movie fans.Boban Marjanović, a center on the Dallas Mavericks, stars in the second film of his career with the new Adam Sandler film “Hustle,” now on Netflix. The film follows Sandler’s character, a scout for the Philadelphia 76ers, as he discovers and transforms a Spanish player played by Utah Jazz power forward Juancho Hernangomez.

Adam Sandler brought his mom, Judy Sandler, to a special screening in Philadelphia for his new movie "Hustle" on Tuesday.  The screening of the Netflix film was held at the Philadelphia Film Center which is where the movie takes place. For the Los Angeles premiere, Sandler, 55, was accompanied by his wife Jackie Sandler at the Regency Village Theatre in early June. Judy Sandler and Adam Sandler attend Netflix's "Hustle" Philadelphia special screening.

Adam Sandler is sharing the funny story about how he was once recognized by Bruce Springsteen. Well, sort of.

Adam Sandler is opening up about a bizzare incident that left him with an eye wound, after what he described as a “pathetic” accident in bed.The Hollywood star appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and detailed the accident during the interview, revealing that it took place in a hotel bed and he “was bleeding terribly.”“This is something I have to discuss, right?” He said pointing to the injury on his face, “I was in bed, in the middle of the night and, you know how they tuck in your sheets at the bottom, some people? Somebody tucked in the sheets too much and I had my phone in the middle of the bed.”He continued, “I kicked my feet up to untuck it, the phone went flying, hit me in the head,” explaining that he “refused to acknowledge it,“ because he was too tired.“I felt blood. I said, ‘There’s something going on but I gotta sleep.’ Kept sleeping and woke up.” Co-host of the TV show George Stephanopoulos commented on Sandler’s accident, ”That is the most elaborate black-eye story I’ve ever heard.“ “There is nothing cool about this thing,” the actor laughed, “It looks so cool.

insists the shiner he debuted on “Good Morning America” Monday wasn’t the result of a fist fight. But I still gotta wonder: Did A.O.

Adam Sandler has explained how a nighttime incident left him “bleeding terribly” in bed.The actor was appearing on Monday’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to promote his new film Hustle. However, before he could talk about it, Fallon questioned him about the visible cut under his eye.“I had an accident, everybody,” said Sandler.

Adam Sandler is looking back at a harrowing experience he had with some seagulls.

Adam Sandler always has a story to tell. The 55-year-old comedian stopped by on Monday and went into hilarious detail of how an incident in bed left him with a brutal eye wound.“I had an accident, everybody,” Sandler said after Fallon pointed out his black eye and scab. “Everything's all right, but I wish it was a good story — it's pathetic.”The star went on to explain that the hotel bed he was sleeping in was made too tightly, and at 4 a.m., he couldn't figure out why he was so uncomfortable.

Adam Sandler worried fans when he appeared on Good Morning America sporting a nasty-looking black eye. READ: Robin Roberts urged to stay safe during powerful GMA assignment from UkraineThe actor explained how he sustained the injury – and it might not be what you’re expecting. "I was in bed, in the middle of the night and, you know how they tuck in your sheets at the bottom, some people? Somebody tucked in the sheets too much and I had my phone in the middle of the bed.

Adam Sandler found himself in an interesting situation with some seagulls during a recent visit to Spain.