Adam Sandler never thought about starring in superhero films since no one has ever asked him about that.

Adam Sandler’s movies have their fair share of lovers and haters. The Sandman’s films are popular among some sections of the audience. Despite making some subpar films, everyone seems to root for the actor. However, Sandler revealed that he was never approached by big studios like Marvel to play a role in their films. He also has no hope that the opportunity will ever come in his career.
Adam Sandler as Jakub Procházka in Spaceman (2024)

Interestingly, rumors suggest that Marvel Studios was looking into Sandler to play the role of Rocket Raccoon in Guardians of the Galaxy back in 2013. However, James Gunn shared that he never met the Happy Gilmore actor for the said role.

Adam Sandler Has No Hope For His Marvel Career

Adam Sandler in Uncut Gems

Adam Sandler is a capable actor, whether he’s making absurd comedy films with his friends or starring in projects of Paul Thomas Anderson and the Safdie Brothers. Sandler’s latest Netflix deal has made him one of the highest-earning stars, but the actor is still overlooked by some major studios. Sandler has never appeared in any superhero genre projects, be it Marvel or DC.

When asked about the prospect in an interview with the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Sandler shared that the major franchises have never approached him with a role. The 50 First Dates actor shared that he never thought about the prospect of acting in the MCU, since no one has ever asked him.

Sandler made it clear that he loved the Marvel movies and thought that they were amazing. However, he has no hope that the studios will be lining up to cast him as a superhero. Adam Sandler shared with Josh Horowitz of Happy Sad Confused:

“I’ve never thought about it, maybe because no one has ever asked me. I don’t know. I’m very into, I love that stuff. I see that stuff and go wow, these amazing movies, but no it hasn’t happened and probably won’t happen.”

Rumors ran back in the day that Sandler was being considered for the role of Rocket Raccoon. The rumor had fans engaging in fierce debates over whether the actor would be the right pick to voice this Guardian (via WhatCulture). However, director James Gunn debunked the rumor that Sandler was in the running for Rocket.

In a now-deleted tweet, Gunn shared that it was “not true” and added that he had “never even met Adam Sandler” (via CBR). While many fan-castings involving Sandler still happen in discussion forums, many believe that the chances of Marvel casting him are highly unlikely.

Adam Sandler Is The Highest-Earning Star Of 2023

Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler in Netflix’s Murder Mystery 2
Big studios may not need him, but Adam Sandler’s star power is not going to diminish any time soon. In the year of the Barbenheimer phenomenon, Sandler emerged as the highest-earning star. According to Forbes, Sandler earned an estimated $73 million in 2023. The Blended actor’s Netflix deal has been contributing to his net worth for the past few years.

According to an engagement report released by the streamer, subscribers spent more than 500 million hours in the first six months of 2023, watching Sandler’s movies. The Grown Ups actor released three films on the platform — Murder Mystery 2, You’re So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah, and Leo. All three films were co-produced by Sandler’s Happy Madison Productions.

Netflix’s report also shared that subscribers spent a total of 173 million hours watching Murder Mystery 2 in 2023. The film was a Netflix Top 10 in 90 different countries. Sandler’s net worth also included income from his stand-up comedy. Sandler was followed by Margot Robbie, Tom Cruise, and Matt Damon as the highest earners.