Hustle is an upcoming American sports comedy film directed by Jeremiah Zagar, from a screenplay by Taylor Materne and Will Fetters. The film stars Adam Sandler, Queen Latifah, Ben Foster, and Robert Duvall. It is set to be released in 2022 by Netflix.
Plot
A former basketball scout tries to remake his career by bringing a player from overseas to play in the NBA.
Cast
Adam Sandler
Queen Latifah
Ben Foster
Robert Duvall
Juan Hernangómez
Jordan Hull
María Botto
Ainhoa Pillet
Kenny Smith
Kyle Lowry
Silas Graham
Lenjo Kilo
Marcus Delpeche
Malcolm Delpeche
Additionally Sandler confirmed an appearance from some of the members of the Philadelphia 76ers that includes Tobias Harris, Seth Curry, Matisse Thybulle, Tyrese Maxey and coach Doc Rivers.
Production
In May 2020, Adam Sandler joined the cast of the film, with Jeremiah Zagar directing from a screenplay by Taylor Materne and Will Fetters, with Netflix set to distribute. In September 2020, Queen Latifah announced she had joined the cast of the film. In October 2020, Robert Duvall, Ben Foster, Juan Hernangómez, Jordan Hull, María Botto, Ainhoa Pillet, Kenny Smith, and Kyle Lowry joined the cast of the film.
Filming began in Philadelphia in October 2020, and continued at the Coatesville Area High School in Pennsylvania. Multiple scenes have been filmed in Center City Philadelphia, including Market Street, the Italian Market, Manayunk, and South Philadelphia. Additional filming was done in Camden, New Jersey.
