Adam Sandler, the well-known actor and comedian, made a stop at Benny Tudino’s Pizzeria, located at 622 Washington Street in Hoboken, New Jersey, while in town for the filming of a new Netflix project titled Roommates. The visit was shared publicly on the restaurant’s official Instagram account, which posted a photo of Sandler along with the caption:
“The great comic and actor Adam Sandler stopped by for a slice of Benny Tudino’s pizza.”
- Adam Sandler visited Benny Tudino’s Pizza in Hoboken during filming for the Netflix movie Roommates, produced by Happy Madison Productions.
- The film stars Sadie Sandler, 19, a student at NYU, and features a cast including Nick Kroll, Chloe East, Sarah Sherman, Natasha Lyonne, and Storm Reid.
- Filming locations include Hoboken, Montclair, Millburn, and Livingston, with scenes shot at Ninth and Hudson Streets and Stevens Institute of Technology.
Benny Tudino’s is Known for Extra-Large Slices
Benny Tudino’s is a long-established Hoboken pizzeria operating for over 50 years, recognized for serving exceptionally large pizza slices and traditional Italian dishes. The restaurant refers to itself as the “Home of the Largest Slice.”
Hours of Operation:
- Monday to Saturday: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
- Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
The pizzeria frequently shares photos of its oversized slices on Instagram, @bennytudinos, and some comments humorously suggest that one pie could feed a person for three full days.
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Netflix’s Roommates Produced by Happy Madison Productions
According to multiple reports, including a summary by Deadline, the film Roommates is being produced by Happy Madison Productions, Adam Sandler’s production company, in partnership with Netflix.
The cast of the film includes:
- Sadie Sandler, 19, who is Adam Sandler’s daughter and currently a student at New York University (NYU)
- Nick Kroll
- Chloe East
- Sarah Sherman
- Natasha Lyonne
- Storm Reid
According to Deadline, the story follows Devon, a hopeful, naive college freshman, who invites Celeste, described as confident and cool, to be her roommate. Their relationship eventually shifts into a war of passive aggression. The movie is also referred to as the “Untitled Roommates Project” in some reports.
Filming Locations Across New Jersey
Production for Roommates has taken place in several cities across New Jersey, including:
- Millburn
- Livingston
- Montclair
- Hoboken
In Hoboken, the cast and crew were seen filming near Ninth and Hudson Streets, and specifically at a fraternity house located at the Stevens Institute of Technology.
Adam Sandler and his family have reportedly rented a home in the Montclair area while he works on both Roommates and Happy Gilmore 2, a sequel that is currently streaming on Netflix.
Hoboken as a Growing Filming Destination
Hoboken has seen an increase in film activity. In the last few weeks alone, several movies and shows have used the city as a backdrop, including:
- “A Place In Hell”, also known as Coin Toss, a legal thriller starring Michelle Williams, began filming last month in another part of Hoboken.
- Kevin Hart’s “72 Hours”, a comedy, filmed scenes earlier this month at Ninth and Hudson Streets.
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These projects add to Hoboken’s growing list of film locations and show how often the city is being chosen for movie shoots.
