Netflix announced early Thursday that it has landed one of Hollywood's biggest comedic stars in its growing push into original movies. The films will premiere exclusively on Netflix.
In a statement, Sandler joked that he agreed to the deal for one reason: Because "Netflix rhymes with wet chicks."
With films that have collectively grossed more than $2.4 billion domestically, Sandler has long been a major box office draw. His last film, though, the romantic comedy "Blended," sputtered with a total of just $46.3 million.
The deal follow's Netflix's announcement that it will stream a sequel to 2000's "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" in August when the film simultaneously opens on Imax screens.
