Back in October 2014, comedian/actorAdam Sandlersigned an unprecedented deal with Netflix, with the actor set to develop, star in and produce four movies for the streaming service. The first movie in this pact was the Western comedyThe Ridiculous Six, and earlier this year, we learned that the second movie would beThe Do-Over, arriving May 27. Today we have the finalred band trailerfor this comedy, which features plenty of R-rated language, so be sure to watch at your own risk. We also have six new photos to check out as well.
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.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 25th High 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 supporting cast is rounded out byPaula Patton,Kathryn Hahn,Luis Guzman,Michael Chiklis,Sean Astin,Catherine Bell,Natasha Leggero,Nick Swardson,Torsten Voges,Renee TaylorandMatt Walsh. While the movie won’t be hitting the big screen, it will arrive on Netflix the same weekend that two highly-anticipated movies debut in theaters, 20th Century Fox’sX-Men: Apocalypseand Disney’sAlice Through the Looking Glass. We’ll have to wait and see ifThe Do-Overcan have any sort of impact on the movies opening at the box office over this long holiday as it goesstreamingthroughout the weekend.
The Do Overis directed by longtimeAdam SandlercollaboratorSteven Brill. The filmmaker is responsible for suchAdam Sandlercomedies asLittle NickyandMr. Deeds.Steven Brillis directing from a script byKevin Barnett(Hall Pass,The Heartbreak Kid) andChris Pappas(Unhitched). Netflix hasn’t revealed what the third and fourth movies inAdam Sandler’s deal will be, so stay tuned.
Adam SandlerandDavid Spadefirst appeared together on the big screen in the 1993 comedyConeheads. 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. Take a look at this final red band trailer and the new photos before watchingThe Do-OveronNetflixover the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
