Adam Sandler spotted filming new Netflix basketball drama Hustle in Philadelphia… after paying tribute to his Mr. Deeds co-star Conchata Ferrell following her death at 77
He paid tribute to his Mr. Deeds co-star Conchata Ferrell, who passed away Tuesday at age 77 following complications stemming from cardiac arrest.
And one day later, Adam Sandler was spotted back to work as he continued filming his new Netflix movie Hustle in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The 54-year-old actor sported a heavy beard as he was seen filming scenes in the street with crew around him all wearing mask.
During breaks in filming, the movie star donned a face mask as he chatted with the crew.
In focus: Adam Sandler was spotted back to work as he continued filming his new Netflix movie Hustle in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Wednesday
The actor sported a blue and red retro style sweater that read ‘Navy Yard,’ adding beige slacks with sneakers.
In the scene, the star donned some sort of finger brace on his left hand as he walked on the road.
Adam plays an American basketball scout who brings a talented player to the US despite both facing the odds, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
He was seen walking with a very tall co-star, presumably the actor playing the potential NBA player.
RIP: He paid tribute to his Mr. Deeds co-star Conchata Ferrell, who passed away Tuesday at age 77 following complications stemming from cardiac arrest
Quick break: During breaks in filming, the movie star donned a face mask as he chatted with the crew
Drama: Adam plays an American basketball scout who brings a talented player to the US despite both facing the odds, according to The Hollywood Reporter
Adam was also seen with a face mask on and the finger brace off as he took a break from filming and chatted with the crew.
Hustle is directed by Jeremiah Zagar and produced by NBA Champion and Lakers star LeBron James.
The film is part of Adam’s Happy Madison Production company and Netflix partnership extension, with the parties committing to four more films that will be distributed exclusively on the streaming giant, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Adam and Neflix’s most recent partnership is the soon-to-be released movie Hubie Halloween, which stars Adam, Ray Liotta, Maya Rudolph, Kevin James and Shaquille O’Neal.
Lights! Camera! Action! He was seen walking with a very tall co-star, presumably the actor playing the potential NBA player
In character: The 54-year-old actor sported a heavy beard as he was seen filming scenes in the street with crew around him all wearing mask
Saying their lines: The actors were seen walking along a sidewalk with a camera man on a rolling chair that someone pulled back as they walked forward
Good guy: Adam gave a wave to fans who watched the Hollywood star filming in Philadelphia
One day prior, the 50 First Dates actor paid tribute to his 2002 Mr. Deeds co-star Conchata Ferrell, who passed away Tuesday ‘as a result of complications following a cardiac arrest,’ according to Deadline.
Conchata played Jan, a close friend of Adam’s character Longfellow Deeds.
In his tribute post on his Instagram Wednesday, Adam shared an image of Conchata with the caption: ‘RIP. Great lady. Will be missed terribly. So sorry to her family.’
From the film: One day prior, the 50 First Dates actor paid tribute to his 2002 Mr. Deeds co-star Conchata Ferrell, who passed away Tuesday ‘as a result of complications following a cardiac arrest,’ according to Deadline; Adam pictured in Mr. Deeds with Winona Ryder
The movie: Conchata played Jan, a close friend of Adam’s character Longfellow Deeds; pictured in Mr. Deeds with co-star Jared Harris