Hustle (upcoming film)

Hustle is an upcoming American sports comedy film directed by Jeremiah Zagar, from a screenplay by Taylor Materne and Will Fetters. The film stars Adam Sandler, Queen Latifah, Ben Foster, and Robert Duvall.

Hustle
Directed byJeremiah Zagar
Written by
  • Taylor Materne
  • Will Fetters
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyZak Mulligan
Production
companies
Distributed byNetflix
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Plot

A former basketball scout tries to remake his career by bringing a player from overseas to play in the NBA.

Cast

Additionally Sandler confirmed an appearance from some of the members of the Philadelphia 76ers that includes Tobias Harris, Seth Curry, Matisse Thybulle, Tyrese Maxey and coach Doc Rivers.[1]

Production

In May 2020, Adam Sandler joined the cast of the film, with Jeremiah Zagar directing from a screenplay by Taylor Materne and Will Fetters, with Netflix set to distribute.[2] In September 2020, Queen Latifah announced she had joined the cast of the film.[3] In October 2020, Robert Duvall, Ben Foster, Juan Hernangómez, Jordan Hull, María Botto, Ainhoa Pillet, Kenny Smith, and Kyle Lowry joined the cast of the film.[4][5][6]

Filming began in Philadelphia in October 2020,[7] and continued at the Coatesville Area High School in Pennsylvania.[8] Multiple scenes have been filmed in Center City Philadelphia, including Market Street,[9] the Italian Market,[10] Manayunk, and South Philadelphia. Additional filming was done in Camden, New Jersey.[11]

References
  1. "Handful of Sixers to star in Adam Sandler's new movie, 'Hustle'". usatoday.com. 28 August 2021. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
  2. Kroll, Justin (May 18, 2020). "Adam Sandler to Star in Netflix Movie 'Hustle' From Producer LeBron James". Variety. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
  3. Clement, Nick (September 10, 2020). "Queen Latifah Talks About Her Family-Friendly Drama 'The Tiger Rising'". Variety. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
  4. N'Duka, Amanda (October 19, 2020). "Queen Latifah, Robert Duvall & Ben Foster Join Adam Sandler In Netflix Sports Movie 'Hustle'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
  5. Tanenbaum, Michael (October 14, 2020). "Adam Sandler buys guitars from Philly shop during filming of 'Hustle'". PhillyVoice. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
  6. Hine, Chris (September 17, 2020). "Hernangomez away from Wolves as he shoots Adam Sandler movie". Star Tribune. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
  7. "Actor Adam Sandler Filming Netflix Movie 'Hustle' In Philadelphia". CBS Philadelphia. October 15, 2020. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
  8. "Adam Sandler will film scenes for new Netflix movie 'Hustle' in Coatesville High School". LNP. October 16, 2020. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
  9. Coleman, Julie. "Here's where Adam Sandler is hanging out while he films a movie in Philly. Filming continued in Manayunk neighborhood of Philadelphia as well. Sandler announced the movie wrapped on Oct 6". inquirer.com. Retrieved 2020-10-27.
  10. "This is how he balls: See first look at Adam Sandler in Netflix's 'Hustle'". EW.com. Retrieved 2020-10-27.
  11. "Adam Sandler's 'Hustle' to Film in Camden NJ". www.newjerseynewsnetwork.com. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
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