SANTA FE - New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis announced today that, the Happy Madison Production, "The Ridiculous Six" will begin principal photography in February in Santa Fe and the surrounding areas.
"We are pleased to have the Happy Madison team back in New Mexico and look forward to a long and fruitful relationship," Maniatis said.
The comedic, western ensemble starring Adam Sandler ("Pixels," "Grown Ups," "Grown Ups 2"), Terry Crews ("Brooklyn Nine-Nine," "The Expendables 3"), Jorge Garcia ("Hawaii Five-0," "The Wedding Ringer"), Taylor Lautner ("Grown Ups 2," The Twilight Series), Rob Schneider ("Real Rob," "Grown Ups"), Luke Wilson ("The Skeleton Twins," "Enlightened") and Nick Nolte ("Parker, "Warrior," "Tropic Thunder") will shoot through May 1. The production will employ at least 200 New Mexico crew members and 250 New Mexico actors and local background talent.
"Santa Fe could not be be more excited about Adam's upcoming film project," said Santa Fe Mayor Javier M. Gonzales. "We are open for film business and with a skilled workforce we have what it takes to make this film a success."
The film is directed by Frank Coraci ("The Wedding Singer") and was written by Tim Herlihy ("Grown Ups 2") and Adam Sandler ("Pixels," "Grown Ups," "Grown Ups 2").
"The Ridiculous Six" is produced by Adam Sandler and Allen Covert, and executive produced by Barry Bernardi and Heather Parry. The film will debut exclusively on Netflix in all territories.
Information from NM Film Office