According to Production Weekly (via World of Reel), the second movie project between Uncut Gems’ Josh Safdie and Adam Sandler will reportedly begin its production on September 25, after it was delayed last April due to the ongoing writers strike. This comes after nearly a year since the sports card collecting movie was acquired by Netflix, where Sandler currently has a four-picture deal.
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The untitled project will be directed by Josh Safdie from a screenplay he co-wrote with brother Benny Safdie. This marks Josh Safdie’s second solo directorial feature following his “temporary” split from Benny Safdie. It’s currently unclear if their rumored split was also one of the reasons for the Netflix film’s recent delay. Before the Safdie brothers gained recognition for their works on Good Time and Uncut Gems, Josh Safdie first made his directorial debut in 2008’s The Pleasure of Being Robbed movie.
Following the critical success of Uncut Gems, Sandler is reuniting with Josh Safdie for a brand new sports movie. Besides the Murder Mystery actor, the project will also reportedly feature an all-star ensemble cast including Ben Affleck, Megan Thee Stallion, Gael Garcia Bernal, and Steve Harvey.
“Set in the world of high-end sports card collecting in the 1990s, a retired Baseball pitcher (Affleck) attempts a comeback as a sports memorabilia agent (Sandler) attempts to capitalize on his success,” reads the synopsis. “Megan Thee Stallion is said to play Affleck’s girlfriend.”
