Don’t have plans for Memorial Day? That’s okay, Netflix has you covered! The streaming giant has just announced Memorial Day weekend as the launching date for their second originalAdam Sandlermovie followingThe Ridiculous 6. They’ve also released a shorttrailerteasing some of the big action and even bigger laughs that will be on display in this riff on80s TVclassicMagnum P.I.
The life of a bank manager is turned upside down when a friend from his past manipulates him into faking his own death and taking off on an adventure inThe Do Over! Netflix surprised everyone when they dropped this first look footage out of the blue, proving that they have one hot summer lined up.The Do Overwill hit the worldwide streaming giant on Friday, May 27.
Adam Sandlerplays Max, re-teaming with his oldSaturday Night LivepalDavid Spadeas Charlie, two life-long friends who are about to give their mundane lives a jolt of electricity when they reunite at their 25thHigh School reunion. The pair decided to wipe the slate clean for the ultimate ‘Do Over’. So they fake their own deaths, and assume new identities. But will life really be that much better the second time around?
The Do Overis directed by longtimeAdam SandlercollaboratorSteven Brill. The filmmaker is responsible for suchAdam Sandlercomedies as Little Nicky and Mr. Deeds. The rest of the ensemble cast includes such comedy heavyweights as Paula Patton, Kathryn Hahn, and Luis Guzman. Michael Chiklis, Sean Astin, Catherine Bell, Natasha Leggero, Nick Swardson, Torsten Voges, Renee Taylor and Matt Walsh round out the cast.
Adam SandlerandDavid Spadefirst appeared together on the big screen in the 1993 comedy Coneheads. While they’ve cameoed in a number of each other’s movies over the years, the pair headlined 2010’sGrown Upsand its 2013 sequelGrown Ups 2. They also both lent their voices to the animated blockbuster smashHotel Transylvaniaand its sequel.The Do Overwill mark the first time the pair have teamed up as a comedy duo. You can check out the sneak peek here. What do you think? Is this set to be another smash hit for Netflix?
