GLOBALLY RENOWNED MOVIE STAR AND COMEDIAN TO MAKE FOUR MOVIES EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE MORE THAN 50 MILLION NETFLIX MEMBERS

Netflix, the world’s leading internet TV network, will be the exclusive home of four feature films starring and produced by comic icon Adam Sandler, whose films have delighted hundreds of millions of fans all over the world.

Sandler is a unique and prolific comic voice, whose films have grossed more than $3 billion globally at the box office and made him one of the world’s top film stars. He is among the few actors in the world whose films consistently rank among the most viewed by Netflix members in the U.S. and across its global territories from Brazil to the U.K.

“People love Adam’s films on Netflix and often watch them again and again. His appeal spans across viewers of all ages – everybody has a favourite film, everyone has a favourite line – not just in the US but all over the world,” said Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos.

“When these fine people came to me with an offer to make four movies for them, I immediately said yes for one reason and one reason only….Netflix rhymes with Wet Chicks,” said Sandler.

“Let the streaming begin!!!!”

Under the deal announced today, Sandler’s Happy Madison Productions will work alongside Netflix to develop the four films and to premiere them exclusively to members in the nearly 50 countries where Netflix operates. Current studio film commitments are not included in this deal.

Sandler began his career as a stand-up comedian and joined Saturday Night Live as a writer and featured player before starring in, producing and writing numerous films, including the box office smashes The Wedding Singer, The Waterboy, The Longest Yard, Big Daddy, Anger Management, 50 First Dates, Click, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, You Don’t Mess with the Zohan, Grown Ups and Grown Ups 2.

Sandler has received critical accolades for his work in Punch-Drunk Love, Reign Over Me, Funny People, and two upcoming films, Men, Women & Children and The Cobbler, which premiered at the 2014 Toronto Film Festival.

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Comic book adaptation R.I.P.D. has added another cast member to its list in the form of Glee supporting actor Mike O’Malley.

Also joining the cast will be Victoria’s Secret model Marisa Miller. They will both have small supporting roles in the latest comic book film to hit screens.

Ryan Reynolds will be starring in the film’s lead role, as a police officer that is cut down in the line of duty. After his death his work is only just beginning as he is assigned to the titular force of deceased police officers whose job is to make sure that no spirits are causing mayhem. Reynolds character also has his own quest, as he attempts to seek down the man who killed him.

Also rumoured to be joining the cast is James Hong, who would be playing the part of Reynolds earthly avatar.

Looks like this film is shaping up to have quite the cast.

Shooting for the film is expected to kick off next week.

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