After being friends for nearly five decades, their friendship has become… Rob Schneider and Adam Sandler That connection hasn’t faded with time. The two longtime collaborators and close friends share a bond that has endured on and off screen. And while it’s been years since the two showed their professional friendship (their last film together was in 2020), Hobby in Halloween), the news that Sandler still checks in with Schneider every week only proves that their friendship is still going strong.
Schneider recently attended the premiere of Adam Sandler's new Netflix comedy in New York City, Adam Sandler: I love youDuring the event, Schneider spoke to People magazine and revealed touching details about their friendship, saying that Sandler has called Schneider every week to check in on him for the past 30 years.
“Not a week has gone by in 30 years that he doesn’t check in on me. I mean, it’s true. No matter where I am in the world, I get a phone call, sometimes in the middle of the night. He called me from Italy, [and said]“What are you doing?” I said. “It’s two in the morning.” “Well, wake up. I need to talk to you. Are you okay?”
The duo's professional journey began in 1998 with Water boy (Directed by Frank Coraci), in which Schneider appeared in a memorable supporting role in Townie, a role that continued in two more films. Since then, Schneider and Sandler have co-starred in several films together, including Big Daddy, 50 first dates, Adults, Ridiculous 6and Don't mess with Zohan.Their amazing chemistry and comedic timing made them a lovable duo.
Will Rob Schneider reunite with Adam Sandler in Happy Gilmore 2?
Adam Sandler is currently working on Happy Gilmore 2 Fans are wondering if his colleague and friend Rob Schneider will join him in the project. The 1996 film has become a cult classic, and while details about a sequel are limited at the moment, when Schneider was asked if there was a possibility of him appearing in the film, he said: “We'll see.”
Sandler’s ongoing partnership with Netflix has been truly rewarding. Schneider acknowledges that his recent projects have allowed him to explore a variety of roles and genres, and is grateful to have been a part of Sandler’s journey, cheering him on from the sidelines and wishing him well. He told People that he had no idea if he would be able to star in a new film. “Are there any words to say other than that I love him and just want him to be healthy, happy and successful.”
“We’ve been friends for five decades now. He’s a special cat, and for him to have me be involved in all of this stuff is incredible… It’s beautiful. His work on Hustle was great, Uncut Gems was great… He works with really talented people… He has a new movie coming out with George Clooney on Netflix. It’s been a great, great experience for him and a great deal for Netflix to have the biggest movie star in the world there.”
The relationship between Schneider and Sandler is not just professional; it is warm and enduring. They are proud friends who love to see each other succeed in their careers. Finally, when talking about Sandler’s current winning streak, Schneider tipped his hat and said: “It's just the beginning.”
