Highlights the Swedish director in Conan O’Brien’s podcast
Adam Sandler reveals his deep admiration for Johan Renck in an interview with Conan O’Brien, where they also discuss their collaboration in the upcoming film Spaceman.
In a surprising twist in an interview with Conan O’Brien in the podcast Conan O’Brien Needs a Friendparts Adam Sandler his admiration for the Swedish director Johan Renck. Sandler emphasizes Renck’s artistic vision and praises his work in Netflix-current Spaceman in which Sandler plays the lead role.
He expresses his appreciation for Renck’s ability to create visually impressive productions and talks enthusiastically about his collaboration with him. At the same time, Sandler reflects on the artistic freedom he values in his own work and emphasizes the importance of following your passion and daring to do the unexpected.
– The director Johan Renck, from Sweden, is a great guy, you would love him. He directed [David] Bowies last music video. He has great stories about Bowie and he also directed Madonna. He gave me a very different script, and he does cool stuff so I wanted to be on board. I loved it, Adam Sandler tells O’Brien.
Adam Sandler in Johan Renck’s “Spaceman”. Photo: Netflix
Sandler’s call – follow your heart
Adam Sandler highlights the importance of being true to yourself and following your heart, regardless of expectations from the outside world.
– Just make yourself happy and if you stick to it, the worst thing that can happen is that you have made yourself happy, he says.
These words provide insight into Sandler’s own artistic process and provide encouragement to pursue personal growth. He ends the conversation with a humorous anecdote about his desire to have a simple tree house, which shows his down-to-earth attitude despite his success.
In a world where creativity and authenticity are essential, is Adam Sandlers tribute to Johan Renck and his own reflections on his career a fine reminder of the importance of following your heart.
“Spaceman” premieres on Netflix on March 1.
