'Summer School' Remake: Adam Sandler's Happy Madison Production Company To Reboot 1987 Film

Posted: 04/ 3/2012 8:29 am Updated: 04/ 3/2012 8:34 am

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Adam Sandler is on a roll. After the actor's 2011 film, "Jack and Jill," swept the Razzies last weekend, his company, Happy Madison, is set to take the reigns on a remake of the 1987 comedy "Summer School."

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Happy Madison is currently in negotiations to handle production of the movie, which has been stuck in development since 2005.

The original film, directed by Carl Reiner, starred Mark Harmon as Freddy Shoop, a high-school gym teacher forced to teach a summer English class. Kirstie Alley played Robin Bishop, a co-worker that Freddy falls for.

No word on whether Sandler would actually be starring in the movie, however, if he did, it wouldn't be the first time he delved into the educational field: In 1995's "Billy Madison," he famously played a grown man forced to return to grade school.

[via THR]

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Adam Sandler is on a roll. After the actor's 2011 film, "Jack and Jill," swept the Razzies last weekend, his company, Happy Madison, is set to take the reigns on a remake of the 1987 comedy "Summer Sc...
Adam Sandler is on a roll. After the actor's 2011 film, "Jack and Jill," swept the Razzies last weekend, his company, Happy Madison, is set to take the reigns on a remake of the 1987 comedy "Summer Sc...
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Trentonjordan
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11:19 PM on 04/05/2012
Sandler looks like he is busy making himself a 2nd chin.
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Patrick Lange
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02:27 PM on 04/05/2012
Remake Going Overboard! LOL! That would be sweet payback.
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The Boy Racer
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03:30 AM on 04/04/2012
I liked Summer School. I think Sandler could make a good Fred Shoop.
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mandf62
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07:12 PM on 04/03/2012
We really like Adam Sandler's movies, but I think his mistake with Jack and Jill was hiring Katie Holmes to star in it. She is one of the worst actresses I have seen. Hope she is a better designer of clothing.
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gordo001
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06:48 PM on 04/03/2012
Never heard of this when it first came out but am sure that with Sandler directing it it should really suck.
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Tim Kunk
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06:10 PM on 04/03/2012
The lame are remaking the lame.
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gdavidsalmeron
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05:44 PM on 04/03/2012
I didn't care for the original. One of my favorite 80s flick is War Of The Roses. Sandler is a good actor. Loved Spanglish, but overall, I don't rush out to see his movies. Why can't anyone just make a good movie? Hollywood is like a drunk driver, hit and run.
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04:19 PM on 04/03/2012
As much as I like the original movie, this is not a good idea. Someone else mentioned that Mr. Sandler had jumped the shark. I agree whole heartedly. Please, Mr. Sandler, stop while you are behind.
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manmi1
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05:32 PM on 04/03/2012
Sandler not only "jumped the shark", but the fish ate him and spit him out. Talentless hack.
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Tim Kunk
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06:11 PM on 04/03/2012
I believe you stated the wrong excretion.
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glalli2
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04:04 PM on 04/03/2012
give up sandler
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taggy21
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03:44 PM on 04/03/2012
he is real funny
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Tim Kunk
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06:11 PM on 04/03/2012
was
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taggy21
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06:19 PM on 04/03/2012
he is stupid funny. its o/k........
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brutbdog
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02:39 PM on 04/03/2012
Not surprised. And given it's Adam Sandler . Guess when you run out of original/fresh ideas. Do what they all do reboots/remakes. Why stop there. I see a remake of Gone With The Wind. Staring Beyonce and Jude Law. Some Like it Hot with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Will Smith. Auntie Mame with Lindsey Logan and Angelina Jolie
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Peter Nadreau
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02:31 PM on 04/03/2012
*sigh* Why? Is this really neccessary, Adam? You've officially jumped the shark in my book.
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Jason McManus
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02:11 PM on 04/03/2012
The original was pretty good. I hope they don't ruin it in the remake.
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01:56 PM on 04/03/2012
How is this man even a movie star? Never understood his appeal!
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sindfetish
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01:36 PM on 04/03/2012
Adam...there are SO MANY better '80s movies to redo...this ain't one.
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