Hustle Won’t Change Adam Sandler’s Career (No Matter How Great)

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Although Hustle may be tipped to be one of Adam Sandler's most promising roles to date, it simply won't be able to change his career. Netflix's upcoming sports drama will see Sandler take on the role of Stanley Sugarman, a washed-up basketball scout who attempts to revive his career by recruiting a player into the NBA. Hustle will combine Sandler's serious and silly sides, offering a reasonable blend of comedy and drama in a film that will see the stars of Hollywood and the NBA join the iconic actor/comedian.

The reputation that Adam Sandler has earned himself over his career so far is utterly unique. Though the actor has demonstrated his impressive dramatic acting ability in films such as Uncut Gems and Punch-Drunk Love, he has also continued to make low-brow comedies that have thoroughly tanked with critics. This in turn has led to Sandler becoming something of a divisive figure: there are those who believe he's overrated, those who believe he's simply cashing in on easy money, and also those who firmly believe that Adam Sandler is the perfect entertainer.

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Though Hustle will seemingly combine both of Sandler's strengths into one role, it's unlikely to change his career. Though Sandler has proved his dramatic chops on multiple occasions, his general reputation remains squarely as a comic actor whose movies rarely earned more than average reviews. Despite Hustle being the perfect vehicle for Sandler as an actor, it simply won't change the way he's perceived by his audience, and this means it's not likely to affect any genuine change in his wider career.

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