Adam Sandler, the Hollywood A-lister, has revealed that he underwent hip replacement surgery after filming ‘Murder Mystery 2’, an upcoming Netflix film, alongside Jennifer Aniston. As per the reports, the actor experienced excruciating hip pain due to performing stunts for the movie. The 56-year-old actor said that doing stunts had become challenging for him due to his age and that he had been experiencing hip issues for some time now.
Director Jeremy Garelick Comments on Sandler’s Stunt Work on Set
One of the reasons behind Sandler’s hip replacement surgery is his penchant for performing stunts in all of his movies. ‘Murder Mystery 2’ director Jeremy Garelick praised Sandler for his dedication and effort in performing dangerous stunts during filming. He called Sandler’s stunt work “Tom Cruise kind of stuff” and added that anyone who saw him perform would be shocked at how much he was willing to do himself.
Jennifer Aniston Also Suffers Injury While Filming
In addition to Adam Sandler’s hip injury, his co-star in ‘Murder Mystery 2’, Jennifer Aniston, also suffered an injury during the filming of the movie. Aniston aggravated her existing back injury on the last day of shooting. As a result, she had to delay other work commitments until she was fully recovered.
‘Murder Mystery 2’ Set for Release on Netflix
Despite their injuries on set, Sandler and Aniston are eagerly looking forward to the release of ‘Murder Mystery 2’ on Netflix on March 31. In this sequel to the original Murder Mystery film released in 2019, the duo reprises their roles as a married couple turned investigators Nick and Audrey. Fans worldwide are excited to watch their chemistry on screen once again.
Aniston and Sandler’s Surprise Pizza Night with George Clooney and His Wife Amal
In other news, while filming in Italy near George Clooney’s Lake Como home, Sandler and Aniston had a surprise pizza night with the Clooneys. They were spotted exiting a boat on their way to meet George Clooney and his wife Amal. During the outing, Jennifer pointed out the outfit of Adam Sandler, which was described as “satin dark blue with white piping basketball shorts and a velour turquoise.” Adam defended himself saying he was dressed comfortably for the pizza night. The two stars confirmed that having pizza with the Clooneys was an experience of a lifetime.
Drew Barrymore Also Comments on “Sandlercore” Aesthetic
Meanwhile, Adam Sandler’s former co-star in various hit movies — Drew Barrymore — talked about her friend’s fashion statements. In a recent interview, the actress commented on Sandler’s unique style, calling it “Sandlercore”. She said that there’s nobody like him and that everyone else is just “trying to catch up”. Even though his dress may seem casual or understated to some people, Drew noted that it’s completely intentional on Adam’s part.
Despite his hip replacement surgery, Adam Sandler is continuing to work on movies, as per the reports. The actor is currently filming ‘Spaceman’, which is slated to release later this year. Fans worldwide are hoping for a swift recovery for him so that they can continue enjoying his performances on the big screen.
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