Wie das Leben so spielt
In 2009, Sandler starred in Judd Apatow's third directorial feature "Funny People", a comedy-drama about a famous comedian (Sandler) with a terminal illness. The film was released on July 31, 2009. Following the release of "Funny People", it, along with "Punch-Drunk Love" were cited in the June 2010 announcement that Sandler was one of 135 people (including 20 actors) invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.