Adam Sandler and Ariana Grande have more in common than one might think, with both stepping into new roles this year. In Noah Baumbach's "Jay Kelly," Sandler plays Ron Sukenick, the long-suffering manager to A-list star George Clooney, while Grande takes on a heavier role as Glinda opposite Erivo's Elphaba in "Wicked: For Good." The two actors discussed their intense scene work, Ben Stiller body-slamming them, and even shared a desire to see their dogs gain the power of speech.
Grande confessed that Sandler is "so incredible" in "Jay Kelly," and that his character's pain resonated deeply with her. She recalled a scene where he and Laura Dern react to something at a train station, with Grande almost losing it as she watched him struggle to hold back tears. Sandler revealed that the film features an orchestra playing the real score of their movie, which added emotional depth to key scenes.
Grande shared her favorite character of all time - Bobby Boucher from "The Waterboy" - and how she loves Adam's comedic performance. The two commiserated about being criers in life but not in performances, with Grande explaining that she had to develop triggers for Glinda to avoid referencing her own pain. Sandler expressed his love for "The Waterboy" and even joked that he'd play Bobby if Ben Stiller played Vicky Valencourt.
When asked about their respective careers, both mentioned the importance of preparation and doing one's homework. Grande revealed that she studied with Nancy Banks to work on her technique after taking a long break from acting. Sandler discussed his experience working with Jeff Goldblum, who brings an "in-between" energy to scenes.
The conversation turned personal when Sandler jokingly threatened Ben Stiller in real life, while Grande confessed that their "Focker-in-Law" director John Hamburg was hilarious and occasionally broke into laughter during filming. The actors also discussed the idea of animals gaining the power of speech, with Grande arguing that we need to listen more.
Finally, they teased each other about attending Ben Stiller's 60th-birthday party in New York next month, with Sandler jokingly asking if he could get on that gift list. As a parting thought, they discussed how animals often talk to us without our realizing it, making the conversation both poignant and heartwarming.
Grande confessed that Sandler is "so incredible" in "Jay Kelly," and that his character's pain resonated deeply with her. She recalled a scene where he and Laura Dern react to something at a train station, with Grande almost losing it as she watched him struggle to hold back tears. Sandler revealed that the film features an orchestra playing the real score of their movie, which added emotional depth to key scenes.
Grande shared her favorite character of all time - Bobby Boucher from "The Waterboy" - and how she loves Adam's comedic performance. The two commiserated about being criers in life but not in performances, with Grande explaining that she had to develop triggers for Glinda to avoid referencing her own pain. Sandler expressed his love for "The Waterboy" and even joked that he'd play Bobby if Ben Stiller played Vicky Valencourt.
When asked about their respective careers, both mentioned the importance of preparation and doing one's homework. Grande revealed that she studied with Nancy Banks to work on her technique after taking a long break from acting. Sandler discussed his experience working with Jeff Goldblum, who brings an "in-between" energy to scenes.
The conversation turned personal when Sandler jokingly threatened Ben Stiller in real life, while Grande confessed that their "Focker-in-Law" director John Hamburg was hilarious and occasionally broke into laughter during filming. The actors also discussed the idea of animals gaining the power of speech, with Grande arguing that we need to listen more.
Finally, they teased each other about attending Ben Stiller's 60th-birthday party in New York next month, with Sandler jokingly asking if he could get on that gift list. As a parting thought, they discussed how animals often talk to us without our realizing it, making the conversation both poignant and heartwarming.
I'm loving this convo between Adam Sandler & Ariana Grande! They're like two peas in a pod, sharing laughs & tears about their roles in "Jay Kelly" & "Wicked: For Good". It's rad to see them geeking out over movies & music 
. But what really got me is when they talked about animals gaining the power of speech... it's like, we need to tune in more often 
! They're both so down-to-earth & genuine, and I'm all about that vibe 
. And can we talk about their love for Ben Stiller (aka my guilty pleasure) 
? Anyway, this convo is pure gold 
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i love how they both highlighted the importance of preparation in their craft, gotta respect that 
i mean, who wouldn't want to see dogs gain the power of speech?! and lol at Sandler jokingly threatening Ben Stiller 
anyway, it's so great to see these two talented actors just being themselves and having a good time 
I'm loving this collab between Adam Sandler and Ariana Grande! 
It's so cool to see them geek out over their roles in "Jay Kelly" and "Wicked: For Good" 
. It's all about that behind-the-scenes prep and collaboration, folks! 
It's like they're trying to send us a message or something... maybe about the power of speech? 
And have you noticed how they always bring up Ben Stiller in these conversations? Is he somehow involved in this whole thing? 
I'm not saying it's a conspiracy or anything, but... just something to think about. 
... Like, have you ever really looked at your pet's nose? It's so adorable! Anyway, Adam Sandler and Ariana Grande seem like they're having a lot of fun together, but what if animals did talk to us in a way that we could understand? That would be wild 
. And can we talk about how cute they are when they're joking around about Ben Stiller? 
I need to check out "Jay Kelly" and "Wicked: For Good" ASAP! 
But seriously though, it's cool to see them stepping out of their comfort zones and trying new things. Though, I'm not sure how Ben Stiller body-slamming them went down... maybe they're secretly superheroes or something 
They're both so down-to-earth about their careers too, talking about how important it is to do your homework (or in Sandler's case, learn the script like crazy) 
I love how much they have in common, from their intense scene work to their shared desire for dogs to get the gift of gab 
. But what really got me was when they both mentioned how animals often talk to us without us realizing it - it's like, yeah I feel you guys, our furry friends are literally speaking to us all the time 
- their chemistry is undeniable! I mean, who knew that playing roles with such opposite vibes like Ron Sukenick (long-suffering manager) and Glinda would bring them so much joy? It's amazing to see how passionate they are about their craft. And can we talk about Ben Stiller body-slaming them on set? 
. Let's get ready for some adorable animal cameos, hopefully soon! 
. I'm also feeling good vibes from their lighthearted banter about Ben Stiller and his birthday party 
over these 2!! Adam Sandler & Ariana Grande r so adorable together 
i love how much respect they have for each other's work 
especially when it comes to preparation & hard work. Ariana's technique study w Nancy Banks is fire 
and Adam's chemistry with Jeff Goldblum is everything 
the way they commiserate about being criers in life but not on camera is so relatable 
. And can we talk about how adorable it is that they're both dog lovers who want their furry friends to gain the power of speech?