Hustlethe latest production of Adam Sandler for Netflix, finally released its first trailer. Directed by Jeremiah Zagar and starring the aforementioned actor, The story follows basketball scout Stanley “Sugarman” Beren, whose career hinges on Spanish player Bo Cruz, played by real-life NBA star Juancho Hernangómez.
This new release is also produced by sports multistar LeBron James -who starred in the second part of Space Jam– with the endorsement of his company SpringHill Entertainment, as well as production companies Roth/Kirschenbaum Films and Happy Madison, directed by Sandler. Among the actors that make up the cast are Queen Latifah as Sandler’s on-screen wife, while Ben Foster y Robert Duvall They play the executives of the Philadelphia 76ers, the NBA team where Beren works.
The official synopsis for the film reads: “After discovering a once-in-a-world player with a rocky past abroad, a rather unlucky basketball player scout is tasked with bringing this up-and-comer to the United States without the approval of his team. Against all odds, they have one final chance to prove they have what it takes to succeed in the NBA.“.
Hustle It premieres next June 8 on Netflix. Check out the trailer below.
In related news, Sandler recently confirmed that he will be working with the writers and directors of Uncut GemsJosh y Benny Safdie.
