Adam Sandler to Star in New Disney Film

Popular American actor, Adam Sandler, is signed up to star in his first Disney film. The news reported today says that Adam Sandler will star in an upcoming Disney movie called 'Bedtime Stories', a comedy film for families.

Adam Sandler is well known from his numerous comedic roles most notably, 'Happy Gilmore', 'Waterboy', 'The Wedding Singer' and 'Little Nicky'. In his new role for the Disney film, 'Bedtime Stories', Sandler will play the part of a real estate developer who's world being s to change when he notices that the bedtimes stories he is telling to this niece and nephew start happening for real.

The chairman of Disney, Dick Cook, described Disney's latest family film as, "a fantastic story that weaved together elements of comedy, fantasy, and genuine emotion."

The announced regarding Adam Sandler and Disney working together came this morning. The president of Walt Disney Motion Pictures Group, Oren Aviv happily delivered the news.

The director of 'Bedtime Stories' will be Adam Shankman. Shankman has expressed his delight at the news he will be working with Adam Sandler saying that Sandler has proved he works great with kids and is an ideal choice for a Disney project.

Adam Sandler will not only star in the movie he will have some say in the production of 'Bedtime Stories' as well. The film will be co-produced by Adam Sandler's and Jack Giarraputo's production company, 'Happy Madison Productions' and also by 'Gunn Films'

Adam Shankman is currently putting the finishing touches on his latest film 'Hairspray' a musical that is set to reach theatres on July 20. Shankman will also serve as one of the executive producers of 'Bedtime Stories'.