Adam Sandler makes Netflix 4x Happy Madison

Netflix, the internet-video service, has signed a deal with Adam Sandler to star in and produce, under his Happy Madison company, four films to be available exclusively on Netflix worldwide.  The films will bypass theaters and be made available directly to Netflix subscribers in 50 countries.

The first movie under the agreement could be out as soon as 2015.  Happy Madison Prods. will work with Netflix to develop the four films — presumably comedies, although the genres are not set in stone.  The Netflix deal does not cover Sandler’s current studio film commitments.

“People love Adam’s films on Netflix and often watch them again and again,” said Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos. “His appeal spans across viewers of all ages — everybody has a favorite movie, everyone has a favorite line — not just in the U.S. but all over the world.”

Adam Sandler makes Netflix 4x Happy Madison