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Chalamet and Sandler Reminisce About Early Careers and Uncut Gems Success
16 Nov
Summary
- Chalamet and Sandler discuss their first meeting and bonding over Uncut Gems
- Coppola recalls being labeled the "actress who ruined the 'Godfather' films"
- Sandler and Chalamet bond over their love of basketball
In a recent conversation hosted by Vanity Fair, actors Timothée Chalamet and Adam Sandler looked back on their early careers and shared memories of working together. Chalamet recalled how Sandler gave him a supportive shoulder pat at a film festival party after his scenes were cut from Sandler's 2014 movie Men, Women & Children. The two later reconnected while promoting Sandler's acclaimed film Uncut Gems, with Chalamet praising Sandler's "greatest speech of the night" that impressed the film's director.
The pair also bonded over their shared love of basketball, recounting their less-than-stellar games against skilled local players. Meanwhile, director Sofia Coppola reflected on being unfairly labeled the "actress who ruined the 'Godfather' films" early in her career, before "nepo babies were charming." Chalamet and Sandler's conversation touched on their experiences in the industry, from Sandler's standout performance in Punch-Drunk Love to Chalamet's recent work, including the upcoming third film in the Dune franchise.
