Adam Sandler’s death plans with an unexpected promise have reportedly sent his fans into a frenzy.
For those unaware, the 59-year-old American actor and comedian was set to accept a Career Achievement award honoring artists over 50 at AARP’s recent Movies for Grownups Awards at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills.
During the event, Sandler shared some plans about his passing, but assured his ardent fans that he would work and make as many films as possible before departing this life.
He said, “I don’t know how much time I have left – 60, 70 years. 80 tops, maybe 90 if I start working out and taking creatine. (Anyway), I promise everyone here tonight that I’ll make at least 50 movies before I’m dead – and at least 25 of them will be good.”
The Happy Gilmore The star’s comments caused the audience to erupt in laughter at the time; However, some saw it as classic Sandler candor overlaid with comedy.
A well-placed insider told it Radaronline, “People laughed, but there was a moment where it landed harder than expected. He was clearly joking, but also made it clear that he has no intention of slowing down just because he’s approaching 60.”
“It sounded shocking in itself, but it was really about defying expectations around age and relevance,” said another insider.
“Adam has recently received critical acclaim for his dramatic turns in his work in the likes of Jay Kelly, and his plan is clearly to leave a serious mark on cinema before he destroys it!” they concluded.
