Question 1

Why was Grown Ups originally shelved for over a decade?

Accepted Answer

Adam Sandler wrote it in the mid-1990s with Chris Farley set for Kevin James' role, but Farley's death in 1997 halted production plans, leading to it being shelved for more than a decade.

Question 2

How did Adam Sandler respond to studio executives wanting a 'less ethnic' actress than Salma Hayek?

Accepted Answer

Sandler told them he'd already offered Hayek the role and she accepted, refused to re-cast, and warned them not to bring it up again.

Question 3

What extravagant gift did Adam Sandler give his co-stars after the movie premiered?

Accepted Answer

Sandler bought each of his fellow cast members—Chris Rock, Kevin James, Rob Schneider, and David Spade—a brand new Maserati.

Question 4

Which festivals was Grown Ups featured in?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at the Cannes Film Festival (2008), São Paulo International Film Festival (2008), and Stockholm International Film Festival (2008).

Question 5

Who plays Lenny Feder in Grown Ups?

Accepted Answer

Adam Sandler plays the character Lenny Feder.

Question 6

Why was Grown Ups originally shelved for over a decade?

Accepted Answer

Adam Sandler wrote it in the mid-1990s with Chris Farley set for Kevin James' role, but Farley's death in 1997 halted production plans, leading to it being shelved.

Question 7

How did Adam Sandler respond to studio executives wanting a 'less ethnic' actress than Salma Hayek?

Accepted Answer

Sandler told them he'd already offered Hayek the role and she accepted, refused to recast, and warned them not to bring it up again.

Question 8

What extravagant gift did Adam Sandler give his co-stars after the movie premiered?

Accepted Answer

He bought each of his fellow cast members—Chris Rock, Kevin James, Rob Schneider, and David Spade—a brand new Maserati.

Question 9

Which festivals was Grown Ups featured in?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at the Cannes Film Festival, São Paulo International Film Festival, and Stockholm International Film Festival in 2008, and won a César Award in 2009.

Question 10

What event brings the five friends together in Grown Ups?

Accepted Answer

They reunite for a Fourth of July holiday weekend after their high school basketball coach passes away.

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