Adam Sandler, Queen Latifah feature in 'HUSTLE'

By Ifeanyi Ndukwe, The Nigerian Voice Entertainment

American rapper, Dana Owens popularly known as Queen Latifah alongside comic character, Adam Sandler will feature in Netflix Basketball drama, 'Hustle. '

Sandler plays the character of Stanley Sugerman, a scout for the Philadelphia 76ers who dreams of being an NBA coach.

Stanley, however, finds himself stuck traveling the globe, searching for the next unknown talent, often at the expense of spending quality time with his family. He's at odds with his work-life balance and tries to be there for his wife Teresa (Queen Latifah) and their daughter, though his demanding job tends to get in the way.

"You know, I haven't been home on my daughter's birthday for nine years running," Stanley tells his boss, played by Ben Foster, in the trailer.

The inspirational movie is directed by Jeremiah Zagar and stars Heidi Gardner, Robert Duvall, Kenny Smith, Anthony Edwards and Tobias Harris. LeBron James also serves as a producer.

A teaser trailer for Hustle debuted in February. An official logline for the film explains that Sandler's character "takes it upon himself to bring the phenom to the States without his team's approval." The synopsis adds, "Against the odds, they have one final shot to prove they have what it takes to make it in the NBA."

Hustle debuts on Netflix come June 8.