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‘Grown Ups 3’ Cast: Adam Sandler Reunites With Chris Rock, Rob Schneider, David Spade, Salma Hayek and More in First Set Photo
Netflix has confirmed the full cast for "Grown Ups 3", reuniting Adam Sandler with his original co-stars for the third instalment of the comedy franchise. The streamer announced the news on 6 August alongside a first cast photo, with production already under way in New Jersey; the film marks another collaboration between Netflix and Sony Pictures and continues a run of Sandler-family projects on the platform.
Returning leads include Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, Rob Schneider, Maya Rudolph, Maria Bello and Salma Hayek Pinault, alongside Happy Madison regulars such as Shaquille O'Neal, Colin Quinn and Nick Swardson. New additions to the cast include Julie Bowen, Deon Cole, Bailee Madison and several of Sandler's own children. Sandler is co-writing the script with longtime collaborator Tim Herlihy, with Kyle Newacheck directing; the story follows the group taking "the ultimate adventure" now that their children are grown up.
In short
- Netflix confirms full "Grown Ups 3" cast and first set photo
- Sandler, Rock, Spade, Schneider and Hayek Pinault all return
- Kyle Newacheck directs; filming under way in New Jersey
Explained simply
Grown Ups is a comedy film series about a group of friends whose lives and families remain closely connected as they get older. Adam Sandler, who helped create the series, has starred in its earlier films alongside Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade and Rob Schneider.
The films also feature Maya Rudolph, Maria Bello and Salma Hayek Pinault, with other comedians and actors joining the ensemble. Sandler often works with familiar performers through his production company, Happy Madison, and has made several films for Netflix.
The third film centres on the friends as their children grow up and they embark on a new adventure. Its production brings together Netflix and Sony Pictures, continuing their work with Sandler and his regular collaborators.
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