Drew Barrymore says she'll 'grow old' with Adam Sandler as she looks forward to another movie with him

Drew Barrymore says she'll 'grow old' with Adam Sandler as she looks forward to another movie with him
Drew Barrymore said she was ready to team up with Adam Sandler once again for another film (Kevin Mazur/ Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Drew Barrymore opened up about her strong bond with longtime friend and co-star Adam Sandler.

The actress and talk show host, 50, reflected on their decades-long friendship and frequent collaborations during the April 23 episode of 'The Drew Barrymore Show'.

Drew Barrymore hints at fourth film with Adam Sandler

Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler, 58, have co-starred in three films — 'The Wedding Singer' (1998), '50 First Dates' (2004), and 'Blended' (2014).

During her talk show, Barrymore responded to a fan question about whether the duo would reunite for another movie.

Drew Barrymore attends the 2023 Time100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 26, 2023 in New York City. (Cover Image Source: Getty Images | Photo By  Jamie McCarthy)
Drew Barrymore attends the 2023 Time100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 26, 2023, in New York City (Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images )

"That's a yes. And it's a matter of when, but I don't think it'll be too long because we've always done something every 10 years," she said on the show.

"We're running out of time; we're past 10 years at this point," she said, per People. 

Actor Adam Sandler (R) accepts the Favorite Comedic Movie Actor award from actress Drew Barrymore onstage at The 40th Annual People's Choice Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on January 8, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Adam Sandler (R) accepts the Favorite Comedic Movie Actor award from actress Drew Barrymore onstage at The 40th Annual People's Choice Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on January 8, 2014, in Los Angeles, California (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

She added that the extended break since their last collaboration was because they are still searching for the right project.

"We're constantly seeing each other and hanging out, so I think it's always a matter of, 'What is it?' So we're on the search for it because we're happy when we're together," said Barrymore.



 

Drew Barrymore reflects on evolving personal lives since 'The Wedding Singer' days

Reflecting on their journey, Drew Barrymore noted how their personal lives have changed since they first worked together. She described how their projects evolved along with them.

"We've had so many evolutions. When we started 'The Wedding Singer', we were both young and single and in our early 20s," she said.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 08: Drew Barrymore speaks onstage at Jamie Lee Curtis: Tribute to 45 ye
Drew Barrymore speaks onstage at Jamie Lee Curtis: Tribute to 45 years of Halloween and Laurie Strode, Moderated by Drew Barrymore during New York Comic Con 2022 on October 08, 2022, in New York City (Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for ReedPop) 

"Now we're both parents and have girls of a certain age," she said. "So what is the thing that's going to sort of speak to what we do next? We've just got to find it."

Drew Barrymore wants a film with Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston

Drew Barrymore also revealed a dream collaboration idea involving another Hollywood favorite — Jennifer Aniston.

 Jennifer Aniston attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Cover Image Source: Getty Images | Photo by Frazer Harrison)
Jennifer Aniston attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024, in Los Angeles, California (Frazer Harrison/ Getty Images)

"I also am always fighting to do a movie with him and Jennifer Aniston. I so want to do a movie with the three of us," she revealed.

Closing on a personal note, Barrymore talked about the depth of her bond with Sandler and his family.

Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler are seen on the set of
Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler are seen on the set of '50 First Dates' on April 22, 2003, in Los Angeles, California (Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)

"I will grow old with him and Jackie,"  Barrymore said. "We're together all the time. His wife Jackie is my dear friend," she added, also sharing that their daughters are close as well.

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