Adam Sandler explains why he casts the same group of friends in every movie

The cast for Adam Sandler's Grown Ups 3 has been announced and you won't be shocked to see a lot of familiar faces.

Fresh off 2025's Happy Gilmore 2 and officiating Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding, comedy legend Sander is bringing back another beloved franchise with the next instalment in the Grown Ups series now in production.

In the least surprising announcement in film history, he will be joined by his regular cohorts in the movie as Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, Rob Schneider, Maya Rudolph, Mario Bello and Salma Hayek Pinault are all set to reprise their roles, Netflix announced on August 6.

Sandler also took to Instagram to share an image of the sprawling cast sat down for a meal together, with the caption reading: "We missed you!"

There will be more Happy Madison regulars appearing in the film, too, including Jackie Sandler, Shaquille O'Neal, Colin Quinn, Tim Meadows, Cheri Oteri, Ellen Cleghorne and Nick Swardson.

The film is set to follow the families now their children have also grown up, leaving the gang of parents 'free to go on the ultimate adventure.'

But why does Sandler continued to cast the same people in his films?

Why Adam Sandler names the same cast members after Grown Ups 3 announcement

Sandler, 58, has been in too many movies to count over the years, but you'll notice the same faces popping up across the majority of these titles.

In Grown Ups, Sandler employs real-life mates Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade and Rob Schneider as his in-film best friends.

While Schneider didn't return for its second sequel, the core remained together, and generated almost $520 million at the box office across the films, with more likely to come now another film is on the way.

The Wedding Singer, 50 First Dates, and Blended also feature Sandler and Drew Barrymore as the leads, so it's clear that Sandler likes to work with people he knows closely.

When asked about his choice to work with his pals over and over on The Howard Stern Show in 2015, Sandler gave an honest answer.

"I grew up with these guys," he said.

"We have such a great time together. And, honestly, life's short. Why not do what makes you happy with people you love?"

As it all goes beyond the feeling of comfort, Sandler went on to explain the importance of spending time with loved ones: "I don't care if it's good or bad (for business); I just like to be with my friends."

Hollywood is known as an unforgiving world, but Sandler has long been known to be someone who keeps his circle close and makes films he genuinely wants to, regardless of their performance at the box office.

It's clear that he has on-screen chemistry with many of his mates too, something unique that his fans love.

This results in the laid-back nature of many of his films, as he went on: "I don't need to meet new people. I've got the best people in my life already."

In fact, the actor went one step further with Happy Gilmore 2, giving roles to his wife and their two daughters.

Speaking to USA Today about their inclusion, Sandler said: "It is just all happening fast.

"Kids are growing up − they really are into acting and movies, and it's always been our thing to work with our friends and family. It's cool to see them getting better. They work hard and they go to school for it, and they love it. So, yeah, I'm just proud. Couldn't love them more."