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Netflix released the first look of Adam Sandler’s sci-fi drama,Spaceman, earlier on Tuesday. Sandler fans are super excited to see the actor in a role reminiscent of Howard Ratner inUncut Gems. Directed by Emmy winner Johan Renck, the film also stars Paul Dano, Carey Mulligan, Kunal Nayyar, and Isabella Rossellini.
Spacemanis based on the 2017 novelSpaceman of Bohemiaby Jaroslav Kalfař and explores the solo space mission of Czech Republic astronaut Jakub Procházka. The film marks the latest addition to Sandler’s ongoing collaboration with the streaming platform.
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Fans Expect Adam Sandler To RecreateUncut GemsSuccess WithSpaceman
From the first look,Adam Sandler’sSpacemantakes on a serious tone that sets it apart from his other works for Netflix. Sandler’s character, Jakub, is on a solitary research mission somewhere on the edge of the solar system when he begins to realize that his marriage may be falling apart. To solve his troubles, Jakub seeks help from a mysterious creature Hanuš, voiced byPaul DanoofThe Batmanfame.
While Sandler has achieved huge successes with his recent Netflix productions, including the latest animated featureLeo, his acting skills shone brightest in A24’s 2019 crime thrillerUncut Gems. He won several accolades for the film but was notably snubbed at the Oscars. Fans on X are excited aboutSpacemanas they get to see Sandler continue to excel in dramatic roles. Sandler’s role as Howard Ratner was enough for one fan to look forward to his new film.
Fans dubbed his avatars inSpacemanandUncut Gemsas“Serious Adam Sandler”. Even in his recent comedy films, theBlendedactor is hitting the right mark, prompting one fan to assume that Sandler’s career trajectory is looking good at this point. Fans also have high hopes for director Johan Renck, mentioning his incredible works,Breaking Bad,The Walking Dead, andChernobyl. Renck has also directed three episodes ofVikings.
Adam Sandler’s dramatic roles arc continues.
This looks pretty good!
— TheStebe (@The_Stebe)Jun 28, 2025
With Uncut Gems, Adam Sandler proved he can do more than comedy. Eyes on this one!
— Shoot the Sh*t (@NLNShootTheShit)August 25, 2025
He just know how to act
— Snake boy (@reptyleyoga)July 02, 2025
Naaaahhh It’s Serious Adam Sandler acting again letsss gooopic.twitter.com/S7z8qjUila
— Alexi (@Mrcoolguy010)August 18, 2025
Uncut gems to this, things are looking good for Adam
— ストーム (@stromgaming888)June 29, 2025
Jonathan Renck also directed 3 incredible episodes of Breaking Bad, an episode in season 1 of TWD, and ALL 5 episodes of Chernobyl.This is going to be fantastic.
— G (@GollyRojer)August 19, 2025
The film was originally slated for a 2023 release, but the production was delayed due to the SAG-AFTRA strikes.Spacemanis now scheduled to be released on August 02, 2025.
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Uncut GemsRevived Adam Sandler’s Declining Career
Despite starring in films likePunch-Drunk LoveandThe Meyerowitz Stories, Adam Sandler was largely associated with his critically panned comedy roles. While critics hated these films, they continued to make money for the actor, leading him to pick them over the critically acclaimed ones. However,Uncut Gemsshowcased Sandler’s brilliant acting side as a gambling-addicted jeweler, leaving even critics astonished that it was the same actor from films likeJack and Jill.
Uncut Gemswas A24’s highest-grossing film with $50 million until it was surpassed byEverything Everywhere All at Once. The film made so much of an impact that even Netflix trusted the50 First Datesactor to allow him to produce projects likeSpaceman, alongside his hit comedies such as theMurder Mysteryseries.
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Uncut Gemsis now available for streaming on Netflix.
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