ADAM Sandler is returning to the big screen in his new basketball-themed film, Hustle.
He brings his love of the game to the role alongside major NBA athletes.
What is Hustle about?
Hustle was co-produced by LeBron James and pulls viewers into the NBA as it introduces big-name current and former players throughout the storyline.
The film surrounds Adam Sandler's character Stanley Sugarman, a basketball scout who is working to push Bo Cruz, played by Juancho Hernangómez, to a brighter future.
An unlikely pair, Sugarman, and Cruz both come from troubled backgrounds which brings them together as they pursue their dreams with the NBA and ultimately, the Philadelphia 76ers.
Hustle introduces major NBA personalities for authenticity including former players Shaquille O’Neal, Allen Iverson, Julius Irving, and Kenny Smith.
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Current players including Tobias Harris, Tyrese Maxey, and Seth Curry were also brought into the film, and when looking for the person to play Bo Cruz, they found Hernangómez, who plays for the NBA team the Utah Jazz.
"It's such a good opportunity, "Hustle," Sandler told Slash Film about having the pro players star in his new movie.
"The premise of scouting and finding a real NBA player and bringing him to see if he can fit in the NBA and be a star there, and have a life there.
"That's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so I think that the goal was to make sure the hoop looked as cool as possible, as real as possible, and a guy like me and a guy like Juancho watches it and goes, 'Yeah, that's how it goes.'"
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Is Hustle a true story?
Sandler said at the Red Carpet premiere that the director, Jeremiah Zagar, wanted to make the film "as authentic as possible," however, Hustle is not based on a true story.
Although it is entirely fictional, James wanted to make a film that brought the raw and emotional realities of the NBA to viewers, by using his and other players' experiences.
The familial relationships were imperative to the integrity of the film, and Hernangómez told The Hollywood Reporter that the bond between his and Sandler's characters was not contained to the screen.
“I think he’s like my dad and for him, I’m his older son. It was some kind of feeling from the first day, we just loved each other so much and spent so much time together,” he said.
“When I see his eyes and I have to say goodbye [in the movie], I say ‘love you,’ and it’s a real feeling, it’s not acting.”
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Where can I watch Hustle?
Hustle, a drama movie starring Adam Sandler, Juancho Hernangomez, and Queen Latifah aired exclusively on Netflix on June 3, 2022.
Those wishing to watch the movie are required to subscribe to the streaming service and can watch Hustle on their Smart TV or Roku device.
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