After the release of “Uncut Gems,” the idea of Adam Sandler reteaming with the Safdie Brothers was something people became very, very excited about. And then, it seemed as if our prayers were answered, as it was reported that Sandler and the Safdies, particularly Josh Safdie, were going to work together on a brand-new film. Things were coming together nicely. The script was finished. Filming was set to begin. And then… the strikes happened. According to Sandler, even though the strikes are resolved, they put the status of the new film in jeopardy.
In an interview with Collider, while promoting his new animated film, “Leo,” Adam Sandler was asked about the status of the untitled film he was set to work on with Josh Safdie. Previously, all that was really known about the film is that the plot would revolve around baseball memorabilia. Well, it’s the baseball angle that seems to have caused the most problems.
“We’re not sure right now,” said Sandler about the status of the film. “We kind of missed the opportunity of baseball season because of the strike. A lot of it was gonna be shot during live baseball. So it’s gonna take a minute. We’re figuring it all out right now. I’m not sure when it’s gonna happen.”
For further context, especially if you’re not a baseball fan, the SAG strike almost perfectly coincided with the Major League Baseball schedule. It wasn’t until the season was over when the strike was completed. That means, if Josh Safdie wants to shoot scenes at a baseball stadium full of players and fans, he’ll have to wait until next Spring, at the earliest, to make that happen. And as we all know, a lot can change in six months, especially when you’re talking about the schedule of one of the biggest stars in the world—Adam Sandler.
Ideally, film fans are hoping everyone can reconvene and make this happen during the next baseball season. Unfortunately, it would appear the whole thing is seemingly up in the air at this point. But let’s just keep the faith that Sandler and Josh Safdie can still make this happen.
