The new trailer for the upcoming comedy “Blended,” which takes viewers on a comical African safari with Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore, Terry Crews, Kevin Nealon and more was released this week.
The film was directed by Frank Coraci, written by Ivan Menchell and Clare Sera and produced by Adam Sandler. “Blended” marks the third comedy collaboration between stars Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, following their successful onscreen pairings in the hit romantic comedies “50 First Dates” and “The Wedding Singer.”
Film Synopsis: After a disastrous blind date, single parents Lauren (Barrymore) and Jim (Sandler) agree on only one thing: they never want to see each other again. But when they each sign up separately for a fabulous family vacation with their kids, they are all stuck sharing a suite at a luxurious African safari resort for a week.
“Blended” also stars Joel McHale as Lauren’s ex-husband, Mark, and Wendi McLendon-Covey as her best friend, Jen; Kevin Nealon and Jessica Lowe as an overly romantic couple also vacationing at the resort; and Terry Crews as the resort’s singing host. Shaquille O’Neal appears as Jim’s coworker, Doug, and Dan Patrick (ESPN SportsCenter) as their boss, Dick.
Playing the kids are: Bella Thorne of Disney Channel’s “Shake it Up,” Emma Fuhrmann and Alyvia Alyn Lynd as Jim’s daughters; and Kyle Red Silverstein and Braxton Beckham as Lauren’s sons.
Fun fact: “Blended” director Frank Coraci previously collaborated with Sandler and Barrymore on “The Wedding Singer” and also directed Sandler in the hit comedies “The Waterboy” and “Click.” “Blended” was filmed predominantly on location in South Africa.
Slated for release on May 23, 2014, “Blended” is rated PG-13.