Adam Sandler is causing quite a stir in the Royal City, with several Guelphites seeing the funny man over the weekend.
The movie star is in the area for a few days filming and producing his newest Netflix project You Are SO Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah!
The staff at Milestones Restaurant in Guelph was impressed when Sandler came in to eat Sunday night.
“She [a Milestone’s worker] he came running back, red-faced and shaking, he just looked at me and said, ‘Don’t freak out, Adam Sandler’s here, Adam Sandler’s here, nobody’s saying anything, just get on with it,'” Brad said. Clarke, director of Milestones Guelph. “I was like okay let me see if this is real.”
Clarke is among several business owners and locals who said Sandler was a joy to meet and one of the nicest celebrities they’ve ever met.
“It changed life. She was honestly one of the nicest celebrities I’ve ever met, let alone a regular person,” said Grace Van Hemmen, Milestones Guelph Server.
Restaurant staff said they tried to treat Sandler like any other customer, except when they tried to take a selfie.
“He was just an absolutely beautiful gentleman,” Clark said.
“Thank you so much Adam for choosing us and I’m glad he enjoyed his meals here too,” said Clarke.
Crews have been set up at Elora Quarry and are expected to be there for filming tomorrow.
The film is expected to be completed by mid-August.
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