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<ul class="summary-list"><li>Director <keyword id="14148944" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="jeremiah-zagar" source="Orion">Jeremiah Zagar</keyword> spoke about the importance of casting <keyword id="12075231" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="queen-latifah" source="Orion">Queen Latifah</keyword> as <keyword id="11948108" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="adam-sandler" source="Orion">Adam Sandler</keyword>'s onscreen wife.</li><li>Zagar said Sandler knows Latifah so he called her personally to be in the basketball drama. </li></ul><p>Though <keyword id="11892922" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="netflix" source="Orion">Netflix</keyword>'s latest <a href="https://www.insider.com/netflix-hustle-anthony-edwards-scene-stealer-director-interview-2022-6">Adam Sandler movie "Hustle"</a> showcases the actor's obsession with basketball as he plays an NBA scout who believes he's found the next great player overseas, it also features a rare casting relationship in Hollywood. </p><p>In "<keyword id="14148942" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="hustle" source="Orion">Hustle</keyword>," set against the diverse landscape of Philadelphia, Oscar nominee Queen Latifah plays Sandler's onscreen wife in the movie, who is the rock Sandler's Stanley leans on as he makes the difficult decision to alter his career to help an unknown basketball player he believes deserves a shot at the NBA.</p><p>"Hustle" director Jeremiah Zagar said Queen Latifah's casting couldn't have been more perfect.</p><p>"Adam and Queen are friends and for me, it was wonderful having a mixed couple," the Philadelphia-based filmmaker told Insider. "I'm in a mixed couple relationship. And Philly it's a very Black, Jewish, Italian city so to see that combination was cool to me."</p><div type="image" title="Queen Latifah holding Adam Sandler's face while they are in a kitchen" height="2072" width="2763" msid="92111993" hostid="261"></div><p>"When Adam suggested Queen we were thrilled," Zagar added, noting that he felt that not only would their talents as actors shine but they just looked right together.</p><p>"They looked like a real couple," he said. "That comes from years of friendship and they are these movie stars that aren't the perfect Hollywood archetype. There's something more. They have that every person quality."</p><p>Previously, over the decades-worth of Sandler <keyword id="11898343" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="movies" source="Orion">movies</keyword>, he's starred opposite the likes of Jennifer Aniston, Drew Barrymore, Salma Hayek, Winona Ryder, Marisa Tomei, and Kate Beckinsale. </p><p>"Hustle," now on Netflix, also stars Robert Duvall, Ben Foster, and an amazing collection of current and former NBA stars, including Allen Iverson, Trae Young, Doc Rivers, Julius Erving, <a href="https://www.insider.com/netflix-hustle-anthony-edwards-scene-stealer-director-interview-2022-6">Anthony Edwards</a>, and Juancho Hernangómez, who plays Bo Cruz, the phenom Sandler's Stanley character discovers.</p>

'Hustle' director says Adam Sandler and Queen Latifah shined as an interracial couple in the movie: 'They looked like a real couple'

<ul class="summary-list"><li>"<keyword id="14148942" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="hustle" source="Orion">Hustle</keyword>" director <keyword id="14148944" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="jeremiah-zagar" source="Orion">Jeremiah Zagar</keyword> talked to Insider about casting NBA star <keyword id="14148943" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="anthony-edwards" source="Orion">Anthony Edwards</keyword>.</li><li>Edwards is a scene-stealer in the <keyword id="11897475" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="movie" source="Orion">movie</keyword> as heel Kermit Wilts.</li></ul><p><keyword id="11948108" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="adam-sandler" source="Orion">Adam Sandler</keyword> might be who entices <keyword id="11892922" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="netflix" source="Orion">Netflix</keyword> viewers to click play on "Hustle," but it's Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Anthony Edwards who's going to leave a lasting impression.</p><p>In a movie where some of the world's greatest basketball stars basically play themselves, Sandler and "Hustle" director Jeremiah Zagar had a different plan for Edwards.</p><p>"Hustle" delves into the nitty-gritty of the modern NBA world as Sandler plays Stanley, a scout for the Philadelphia 76ers who discovers a phenom named Bo Cruz (Juancho Hernangómez) during an overseas trip. When the 76ers aren't interested in Cruz, Stanley quits the team and decides to risk it all on Cruz by using his league connections to get him drafted to a team.</p><p>However, every good <keyword id="11893855" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="sports" source="Orion">sports</keyword> movie needs a good heel to go up against the hero.</p><p>Halfway through the movie, Cruz crosses paths with Kermit Wilts, a top-flight draft prospect who rattles Cruz, thanks to his talent on the court and his vicious trash-talking.</p><p>This presented an interesting casting challenge. The person who'd play Wilts didn't just need to be able to ball as well as the Utah Jazz power forward — he'd also have to possess similar acting chops. </p><div type="image" title="Juancho Hernangómez and Anthony Edwards playing basketball" height="4800" width="7200" msid="92091452" hostid="261"></div>"We didn't cast Kermit until the second half of filming," Zagar told Insider over the phone, explaining that the movie was shot over two summers, with the second summer focusing on all the basketball scenes.<p>"There were a couple of other NBA stars' names thrown around, but when Adam suggest Anthony it just seemed perfect," Zagar added.</p><p>Since being drafted by the Timberwolves in 2020, Edwards has quickly become a favorite among NBA fans for his <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T009EfFnI5Y">charm and wit during his post-game interviews</a>.</p><p>It certainly caught the attention of Sandler.</p><p>"I think Adam had been following his press conferences and felt like he has the vibe," Zagar said.</p><p>It also helped that Hernangómez was on the Timberwolves during Edwards' rookie season, so they already had chemistry.</p><p>But to hone his raw acting talents, Edwards worked with Zagar's longtime acting coach Noelle Gentile, who helped the NBA star get into his character.</p><div type="image" title="anthony edwards" height="1666" width="2500" msid="92091453" hostid="261"></div>However, Zagar said Edwards did not hesitate to make Kermit Wilts his own.<p>"Anthony would rewrite his lines with Juancho on the day of shooting to make sure they felt like him," he said.</p><p>As a result, Edwards became the movie's scene-stealer. He's captivating as the film's antagonist, who goes so far as to talk about Cruz's daughter in the stands to shake him off his game.</p><p>Zagar admitted he knew Edwards was gold, even during production.</p><p>"There's this shot in the movie that's a oner, where Bo Cruz walks in and meets Kermit for the first time," Zagar recalled. "And the way Anthony was able to deliver his line perfectly every time as that camera moved around is something that seasoned actors have trouble with. So right away you were like, 'Oh my god!'"</p><div type="image" title="Anthony Edwards Jeremiah Zaga and Juancho Hernangómez talking on a basketball court" height="4800" width="7200" msid="92091454" hostid="261"></div>Zagar pointed out that, even though some will see Edwards' character as the villain in the movie, he considers him as more than that.<p>"If Kermit is just a villain he's uninteresting, but if he's an anti-hero, which is how I see him, if he's more like Michael Jordan than some kind of two-dimensional character, he's more exciting. That's what Anthony brought," Zagar said. "That realism and swagger."</p><p>"If we were to make a 'Hustle 2' it would be about him," the director added. "That's how I think of it."</p><p><em>"Hustle" is now available on Netflix.</em></p>

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>While in <keyword id="11910868" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="philadelphia" source="Orion">Philadelphia</keyword>, see the Liberty Bell and visit "America's Most Historic Square Mile."</li><li>Stroll through "Museum Mile" and see one of the most famous museums, the Philadelphia Museum of Art.</li><li>Go on a self-guided tour of thousands of public-art works with Mural Arts. </li></ul><h2>The Franklin Institute is a historic science museum known for its giant model of a human heart</h2><p><a href="https://www.fi.edu/about-us/mission-history">Founded in 1824</a> and inspired by the innovations of its Founding Father namesake, the Franklin Institute is one of the oldest science education centers in the US.</p><p>This family-friendly museum is famous for its <a href="https://www.fi.edu/exhibit/giant-heart">giant model of a human heart</a> and a state-of-the-art <a href="https://www.fi.edu/theaters/planetarium-limited-capacity">planetarium</a>, in addition to exhibitions that combine science and pop culture, from <a href="https://www.fi.edu/blog/marvel-universe-of-super-heroes-every-fans-dream">Marvel superheroes</a> to <a href="https://www.fi.edu/exhibit/crayola-ideaworks">Crayola crayons</a>.</p><p>The Franklin Institute recommends <a href="https://www.fi.edu/pricing">purchasing tickets in advance</a>. General admission tickets cost $23 for guests 12 and older. Tickets for children ages 3 to 11 cost $19.</p><p><strong>Tip: </strong>The museum regularly has rotating exhibits that can require a more expensive admission ticket, so be sure to check the website first.</p><h2>Experience Philly's vibrant public paintings on a tour with Mural Arts </h2><div type="image" title="Mural Philly Muses." height="599" width="799" msid="85569632" hostid="261"></div><p>Public art enlivens the streets of any city, but it's hard to beat Philly's record of <a href="https://www.visitphilly.com/things-to-do/attractions/mural-arts-philadelphia/">3,600 murals</a>.</p><p>Overseen by the nonprofit Mural Arts Philadelphia, these eye-catching works depict subjects as diverse as the <a href="https://www.muralarts.org/artworks/cecil-b-moore/">Cecil B. Moore Freedom Fighters</a> civil-rights group, <a href="https://www.muralarts.org/artworks/autumn-revisited/">autumn trees</a>, and <a href="https://www.muralarts.org/artworks/philadelphia-muses/">muses</a> embodying the city's creative spirit. One of the newest murals is an untitled painting of a young woman <a href="https://www.muralarts.org/artworks/untitled-amy-sherald-project/">by Amy Sherald</a>, who created Michelle Obama's official portrait. </p><p><strong>Tip: </strong>It's possible to embark on a <a href="https://www.muralarts.org/self-guided/">self-guided tour</a> of Philly's murals, and Mural Arts has <a href="https://www.muralarts.org/tours/">themed walking tours</a> that cost about $24 a ticket.</p><h2>See the Liberty Bell and learn about American democracy at Independence Mall</h2><div type="image" title="Bourse Food Hall." height="600" width="799" msid="85569636" hostid="261"></div><p>Learn about the origins of democracy in the US at <a href="https://www.phlvisitorcenter.com/things-to-do/independence-mall">Independence Mall</a>.</p><p>Referred to as "America's Most Historic Square Mile," this area comprises <a href="https://www.nps.gov/inde/planyourvisit/independencehall.htm">Independence Hall</a>, where the Declaration of Independence was signed; the<a href="https://www.nps.gov/inde/learn/historyculture/stories-libertybell.htm"> Liberty Bell</a>, one of Philly's most recognizable symbols; and the <a href="https://constitutioncenter.org/">National Constitution Center</a>, an immersive museum for visitors of all ages. </p><p>Visitors to Independence Hall must purchase timed tickets in advance. Timed tickets are <a href="https://constitutioncenter.org/visit/tickets">encouraged, but not required</a>, at the National Constitution Center. Entrance to the Liberty Bell is not ticketed and operates on a first-come, first-served basis.</p><p><strong>Tip:</strong> If you want to grab a snack nearby before or after sightseeing, <a href="https://theboursephilly.com/vendors/">the Bourse food hall</a> is a one-stop shop for coffee, grilled cheese, dumplings, and more.</p><h2>The Philadelphia Museum of Art is one of the most famous museums in the city</h2><p>Philly's major museums are situated along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, a thoroughfare dubbed "Museum Mile."</p><p>The Philadelphia Museum of Art, characterized by its <a href="https://tclf.org/landscapes/philadelphia-museum-art">neoclassical architecture</a> and a <a href="https://philamuseum.org/transformation/">newly renovated interior</a> designed by lauded architect Frank Gehry, sits at the top of the Parkway.</p><p>Fans of the "<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hulu.com%2Fmovie%2Frocky-5eb2043d-886e-4518-af67-aa6658c7e7ad%3Fentity_id%3D5eb2043d-886e-4518-af67-aa6658c7e7ad" rel="nofollow sponsored">Rocky</a>" film series often <a href="https://www.visitphilly.com/things-to-do/attractions/the-rocky-statue-and-the-rocky-steps/">pay homage</a> to the fictional boxer by ascending the museum's steps and posing with a statue of Sylvester Stallone.</p><p><a href="https://philamuseum.org/visit">Timed tickets</a> are required to gain entry to the museum. Tickets cost $25 for adults, $14 for students, and $23 for seniors. Visitors 18 and under get in for free.</p><p><strong>Tip: </strong>You can also use your ticket to access the <a href="https://www.rodinmuseum.org/492-518.html">Rodin Museum</a>, which contains about 150 bronze, marble, and plaster pieces by the French sculptor Auguste Rodin.</p><h2>South Street is home to the whimsical Magic Gardens, a popular cheesesteak spot, and boho businesses</h2><div type="image" title="South Street in Philadelphia" height="600" width="799" msid="85569637" hostid="261"></div><p>Designed by mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar, the <a href="https://www.phillymagicgardens.org/">Magic Gardens</a> are a whimsical urban oasis tucked away on South Street, a famously avant-garde corridor known for spots like cheesesteak joint <a href="http://www.jimssteaks.com/">Jim's Steaks</a> and the <a href="https://venue.tlaphilly.com//">Theatre of the Living Arts</a>, a music venue currently in use as <a href="https://www.pennmedicine.org/coronavirus/vaccine">a vaccination site</a>.</p><p>Zagar's mosaics, which also adorn the sides of buildings in the area, creatively meld materials including handmade tiles, glass bottles, and bicycle wheels.</p><p><a href="https://www.phillymagicgardens.org/general-tickets/">Tickets</a> must be purchased online in advance and cost $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and students, and $8 for children ages 6 to 12. Entry is free for kids 5 and under.</p><p><strong>Tip: </strong><a href="https://www.phillymagicgardens.org/public-programs/public-tours/"></a>At night, this museum hosts monthly <a href="https://www.phillymagicgardens.org/visitor-information/events-calendar/">pop-up events</a>, from concerts to craft nights. If you're feeling inspired to make an art project after your visit, there are several options in the area: <a href="https://waxandwine.com/">Wax + Wine</a>, a candle-making and BYO wine bar, and <a href="https://www.expressivehand.com/">The Expressive Hand</a>, a paint-your-own pottery studio.</p><h2>The Barnes Foundation displays impressionist, post-impressionist, and modern art </h2><p>For a more intimate museum experience, check out the <a href="https://www.barnesfoundation.org/about">Barnes Foundation</a>, which showcases impressionist, post-impressionist, and modern works of art that belonged to collector Albert C. Barnes. Walking around the Barnes' galleries feels like wandering around a house whose walls are covered in paintings from top to bottom.</p><p><a href="https://members.barnesfoundation.org/vip">Tickets</a> cost $25 for adults, $23 for seniors, and $5 for guests ages 13-18. Kids under 13 get in free. </p><p><strong>Tip:</strong> To reduce its visitor capacity, the place <a href="https://www.barnesfoundation.org/plan-your-visit-new">recommends</a> booking tickets online or by phone. </p><h2>Elfreth's Alley is a scenic street that preserves 18th-century history</h2><div type="image" title="Elfreth's Alley." height="600" width="799" msid="85569641" hostid="261"></div><p>The oldest continuously inhabited residential street in the US is <a href="http://www.elfrethsalley.org/">Elfreth's Alley,</a> in Philadelphia's <a href="https://www.oldcitydistrict.org/">Old City</a> neighborhood.</p><p>Elfreth's Alley takes its name from an 18th-century blacksmith named Jeremiah Elfreth. It's a free, non-ticketed attraction, and an <a href="http://www.elfrethsalley.org/audiotour">audio tour</a> is available online.</p><p><strong>Tip: </strong>After visiting Elfreth's Alley, you can enjoy a stroll around Old City, where you'll find art galleries and independent businesses, such as <a href="http://www.phillybooktrader.com/">The Book Trader</a> (a well-stocked used bookstore) and <a href="https://omoionline.com/">Omoi Zakka Shop</a> (a Japanese gift and stationery store).</p><h2>Medical history is the focus of the Mütter Museum</h2><p>The <a href="http://muttermuseum.org/">Mütter Museum</a> is a must for the morbidly curious and those interested in medical history.</p><p>Located at the <a href="https://www.collegeofphysicians.org/">College of Physicians</a>, also known as the "Birthplace of American Medicine," this <a href="https://www.insider.com/strange-museums-around-the-world-2019-1">unusual museum's</a> permanent collections contain more than a hundred human skulls, parts of Albert Einstein's brain, and the tallest skeleton in North America. </p><p><a href="http://muttermuseum.org/visit/hours-admission/">Reserved tickets</a> are required to visit the Mütter Museum. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, and $15 for students and youth (ages 6-17). Entry is free for kids 5 and under. </p><p><strong>Tip: </strong>Visitors also have the option of purchasing a dual admission ticket for the Mütter and the <a href="https://www.penn.museum/">Penn Museum</a>, an institution at the University of <keyword id="11899427" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="pennsylvania" source="Orion">Pennsylvania</keyword> dedicated to anthropology and archaeology. </p><h2>The Neon Museum celebrates electric signs</h2><p>Established in 1983, the <a href="https://neonmuseumofphiladelphia.com/">Neon Museum</a> celebrates the bold, kitschy world of electric logos. Its collection contains <a href="https://neonmuseumofphiladelphia.com/collection">more than 150</a> vintage and art signs.</p><p><a href="https://neonmuseumofphiladelphia.com/tickets">Admission</a> is limited, so purchase a ticket online to ensure you get into the museum. Tickets cost $10. Children ages 7-12 get in free. Kids under 7 are not allowed inside.</p><p><strong>Tip:</strong> The Neon Museum is just a 10-minute walk from <a href="http://evilgeniusbeer.com/">Evil Genius Beer Company</a>, one of Philly's <a href="https://www.visitphilly.com/articles/philadelphia/the-breweries-brewpubs-and-craft-beer-trail-of-greater-philadelphia/">numerous breweries</a>.</p><h2>Passyunk Avenue is a bustling dining and retail destination</h2><div type="image" title="Urban Jungle" height="600" width="799" msid="85569647" hostid="261"></div><p>The eastern portion of <a href="http://www.visiteastpassyunk.com/">Passyunk Avenue</a> in South Philly is a bustling dining and retail destination. Passyunk is most famous for its <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-cheesesteak-in-philadelphia-pats-genos-jims-tony-lukes-2019-3">rival cheesesteak spots</a>, Geno's and Pat's.</p><p>Those looking for upscale dining can visit <a href="https://www.restaurantlaurel.com/">Laurel</a>, a French-American restaurant owned by "Top Chef" season-11 winner Nicholas Elmi, and <a href="https://www.noordphilly.com/">Noord</a>, a Dutch bistro.</p><p>As for shopping, you can buy colorful Philly-themed apparel from <a href="http://southfellini.com/">South Fellini</a>, find a new house plant at <a href="https://www.urbanjunglephilly.com/">Urban Jungle</a>, and pick up a book at <a href="https://anovelideaphilly.com/">A Novel Idea</a>.</p><p><strong>Tip: </strong>If you want a quick snack, grab the famous babka from <a href="https://essenbakery.com/">Essen</a>, a Jewish Bakery, and pair it with a coffee from <a href="https://rivalbros.com/">Rival Bros</a>. You can enjoy your pastry by the <a href="https://www.phillymag.com/news/2021/03/29/singing-fountain-south-philly/">Singing Fountain</a>, a landmark surrounded by benches. </p><h2>Browse the historic Italian Market</h2><p>Located on S. 9th Street, the <a href="https://www.italianmarketphilly.org/">Italian Market</a> is one of the oldest outdoor markets in the US.</p><p>Browse produce stalls and check out shops like <a href="https://www.italiancoffeehouse.com/">Anthony's</a>, a coffee house that sells homemade chocolate and gelato, and <a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/mollys-books-and-records-philadelphia">Molly's Books and Records</a>. Though not located on S. 9th, <a href="http://www.bestcannoli.com/">Isgro Pasticceria</a> is another neighborhood staple. It's a must if you like cannoli.</p><p><strong>Tip: </strong>While you're in the area, you can also dine at <a href="https://ralphsrestaurant.com/">Ralph's</a>, an Italian restaurant established in 1900.</p><h2>Wissahickon Valley Park spans 1800 acres</h2><p>Nature fans can hike or bike in <a href="https://fow.org/">Wissahickon Valley Park</a>, an 1,800-acre park containing more than 50 miles of trails. Home to over <a href="https://fow.org/visit-the-park/plants-wildlife/">200 avian species</a>, it has been designated an <a href="https://www.audubon.org/important-bird-areas">Audubon Important Bird Area</a>. </p><p><strong>Tip: </strong>To access Wissahickon Valley Park <a href="https://fow.org/visit-the-park/maps/#park-directions">via public transit</a>, you can take the SEPTA 27 bus. The west side of the park can be accessed from most stations on SEPTA's Chestnut Hill West Line, while the south entrance is accessible from Wissahickon Station on the Manayunk/Norristown line.</p>

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