Adam Sandler is in talks to play Andy Samberg’s father in I Hate You Dad though less than twelve years separate their ages in real life. According to THR, “The story centers on a father who moves in on the eve of his son’s wedding and promptly begins feuding with the bride-to-be.” Columbia Pictures first picked up the project in August 2008 from a script by David Caspe that has since been rewritten by David Wain and Ken Marino (Role Models).
I Hate You Dad is one of several possible starring vehicles for Sandler including Narco, The $40,000 Man, and Valet Guys with Kevin James. Sandler will next be seen in Just Go With It opposite Jennifer Aniston (February 11th), followed by Jack and Jill opposite Adam Sandler in drag later in the year. Samberg has supporting roles in the upcoming big screen comedies Friends With Benefits and What’s Your Number.
With all due respect to Kevin James, Samberg/Sandler is a more exciting comedic prospect if only thanks to the novelty. And that’s before you factor in the invigorating potential of a script from Wain and Marino.
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Anyone else think that Andy Samberg is just the most disgusting looking person on the face of the earth? He sickens me; and he’s a terrible actor.
I’m glad he isn’t a good actor, because he is supposed to be a comedian.
And I completely disagree, Andy Samberg is hilarious one of the few people on SNL who consistently make me laugh. I think as far as film goes he hasn’t hit his stride yet, but then again most of the greats had a bad movie or two to begin with before they started hitting home runs.
Sandler and Samberg is definitely more exciting. We don’t need anymore Sandler/James collaborations. It’s getting increasingly boring hearing about Sandler and James together.
YES, i am so excited about this. Samburg is one of the modern comedy greats and Sandler has proven himself time and time again when given good material. The pairing of these two is a stroke of genius. Also, David Wain is a baller. Role Models was one of the funniest movies of the past 10 years.
This project is officially on my watch list.