Salma Hayek Joins Adam Sandler Comedy

My mind does not immediately go to comedy when I think of Salma Hayek. In my defense, that's usually because of what she's wearing. But Salma will play Adam Sandler's wife in that new comedy for Columbia, for which Sandler has recruited Kevin James and all his old SNL buddies who can't make a hit movie on their own. There's no title yet, but think Happy Madison Presents The Big Chill; the film will follow five best friends from high school who reunite over a holiday weekend. The Hollywood Reporter informs us that Maya Rudolph and Colin Quinn will factor in somehow, and - surprise, surprise - Dennis Dugan will direct. Hayek has dabbled more in comedic roles lately. She's had guest spots on Ugly Betty, of which she is an executive producer, and she has had an extended run on 30 Rock. However, playing Sandler's wife? He's becoming the new Woody Allen. In the past three years, Paz Vega, Kate Beckinsale, Keri Russell, Jessica Biel, and now Salma Hayek have all thrown themselves at Opera Man.It's a little hard to swallow. (That's what she said.) The film will be in theaters almost exactly a year from now; it's slated to open March 12th. By that time, though, Sandler may not have the pull he's shown in years past. Though his movies still make money, they aren't performing as well as they used to. In fact, he had back-to-back $150 million earners with The Waterboy and Big Daddy, and has only had one other movie in that category since (The Longest Yard). So will he raise the level of Chris Rock, Rob Schneider, and David Spade or will they drag him down?

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[JMK]

So Adam Sandler's contract w/Satan is renewed for yet another year...