Adam Sandler is bringing the original cast back together to film a new comedy sequel. Production for the upcoming movie Grown Ups 3 has officially started, arriving more than a full decade after the second film played in theaters. Viewers finally got a clear look at the reunion when Sandler posted a new photo from the active set, confirming the main friend group is back to shoot new scenes.
Sandler posts a set photo showing the original cast returning
The actor used his Instagram account to announce the start of production, posting a picture of the crew with a short caption that read, “We missed you!” The image shows him sitting around a restaurant table surrounded by familiar faces from the franchise. Returning stars include Chris Rock, Kevin James, David Spade, and Rob Schneider.
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Salma Hayek, Maya Rudolph, Maria Bello, and Jackie Sandler are also back for the third movie. New additions like Bailee Madison and Deon Cole were spotted at the table as well, showing that some fresh faces will join the old group. Madison even shared the same picture on her own account to talk about joining the project.
This time around, the movie is being made directly for Netflix, skipping a normal theater run. As a company, it has kept a long production deal with Sandler, and bringing this big comedy to its platform makes sense. Kyle Newacheck is taking over directing duties from Dennis Dugan, working off a script written by Sandler and Tim Herlihy.
While the first two movies made over $500 million combined at the worldwide box office, plot details for the third movie are being kept a secret. Since the original kids in the story are now adults, the plot will probably focus on a new phase in the characters’ lives. A release date is still unknown, but with filming going on right now, the studio will likely share a timeline in the coming months.
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