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Jon Lovitz Reveals Adam Sandler's Reason for 'Pervert' Roles
12 Aug
Summary
- Jon Lovitz discussed his recurring 'pervert' roles in Adam Sandler films.
- Lovitz asked Sandler directly why he is always cast as a 'sleaze-bag'.
- Sandler's response was that he finds casting Lovitz as a pervert funny.

Jon Lovitz, known for his role in "Wedding Singer," recently appeared on "The Tonight Show." He discussed his extensive work with Adam Sandler, noting a recurring pattern in his character types.
Lovitz revealed that he often plays "pervert" or "sleaze-bag" characters in Sandler's films. He specifically mentioned his roles in "Wedding Singer" and "Little Nicky," and described a character in "Grown Ups 2."
During his appearance, Lovitz shared that he directly asked Adam Sandler about this consistent casting choice. Sandler's explanation, delivered with a comedic impression by Lovitz, was that he simply finds casting Lovitz as a pervert to be funny.