Netflix has announced thatAdam Sandler’s new comedyHubie Halloweenwill arrive on Oct. 7, and the streaming service has just released the first batch of images from the movie.
Frequent Sandler collaboratorSteven Brilldirected from a script that Sandler co-wrote withTim Herlihy(The Wedding Singer), and the director goes way back with Sandler, having directed his theatrical featuresLittle NickyandMr. Deeds, and the Netflix moviesThe Do-OverandSandy Wexler, as well as his recent specialAdam Sandler: 100% Fresh. Sandler also produced via his Happy Madison banner.
Hubie Halloweenthrusts the Sandman into the middle of a murder case on Halloween night in the spooky town of Salem, Massachusetts, which is only about an hour away from where Sandler actually grew up in Manchester, New Hampshire. He’ll play a deli worker named Hubie Dubois who is devoted to his hometown and its legendary Halloween celebration despite the fact that he’s often mocked as the town doofus. When Salem faces danger and a threat to Halloween itself, only Hubie can save the day.
The comic ensemble includesKevin James, Sandler’s fellowSaturday Night LiveveteransMaya Rudolph,Tim MeadowsandColin Quinn, currentSNLstarsKenan Thompson,Mikey DayandMelissa Villaseñor, and tough guys likeRay LiottaandMichael Chiklis, as well as Sandler’s good luck charmsSteve BuscemiandRob Schneider, plus hisHappy Gilmoreco-starJulie Bowen. The supporting cast also featuresStranger ThingsstarNoah Schnapp,China Anne McClain,Paris Berelc,June Squibb,Karan Brar,Kym Whitley,Lavell Crawford,Betsy Sodaro,George Wallace,Blake ClarkandShaquille O’Neal.
Netflix is planning to release serious movies likeDavid Fincher’sMankandBen Wheatley’sRebeccanext month, so it’s nice to see the streamer mix it up with this silly Sandler offering. As great as it was to see Sandler challenge himself with his turn inUncut Gemslast year, it’s nice to see him return to this kind of good-natured, family-friendly fare. To readDave Trumbore’s rankings of Sandler’s Netflix movies,click here.
