Sandy Wexler 2017

In 1994, eccentric talent manager Sandy Wexler (Adam Sandler) was making waves in Los Angeles with his flamboyant personality and penchant for spinning yarns. His clients often found themselves stuck in a rut, except for Alfred, who managed to break free from Sandy’s grasp despite the manager’s best efforts to hold on. Sandy’s current roster of misfit stars included Ted Rafferty (Kevin James), a ventriloquist with a questionable act; Kevin Conners (Colin Quinn), a comedian struggling to find his footing; Amy Baskin (Jackie Sandler), an actress trying to make it big; Gary Rogers (Nick Swardson), a daredevil with a flair for the dramatic, and Bobby Barnes (Terry Crews), a wrestler who relied more on brute strength than finesse. Sandy’s antics often left his clients bewildered, but he somehow managed to keep them coming back for more.

While at Six Flags, Sandy stumbled upon Courtney Clarke (Jennifer Hudson), a talented performer with a voice that could melt the coldest of hearts and a beauty that left him breathless. He became enamored with her potential and convinced himself that he was the only one who truly understood her value. Courtney was willing to give Sandy a chance, but only if he got permission from her dad, Willy Clarke (Aaron Neville), who was serving time behind bars.

Sandy threw himself into making Courtney a star, subjecting her to a complete makeover that included a new look, wardrobe, and even dancing lessons. He spared no expense in creating the perfect image for her, enlisting photographer Yuri (Ido Mosseri) to capture her essence on camera.

As Sandy navigated the cutthroat world of Hollywood, he was known for being polite to newcomers, often going out of his way to help those who were struggling to make a name for themselves. His kindness had paid off in the past, as evidenced by Barry Bubatzi (Milo Ventimiglia), an assistant turned recording studio bigwig, and Cindy Marvelle (Jane Seymour), whose husband Peter was on his deathbed and left her with nothing but sorrow and regret.

Sandy’s persistence eventually paid off when he landed Courtney a meeting at a major studio, after recording her demo at a low-budget shop where the technician, Jared (Jared Sandler), seemed more interested in getting high than pressing “record”.

As Courtney’s star rises, her manager Sandy (in his infinite wisdom) throws a lavish bash at his estate, inviting all his A-list clients. The festivities quickly take an unexpected turn as guests plunge into Firuz’s forbidden pool, sparking a stern warning from the host: strike one. Meanwhile, Courtney’s chart-topping singles fuel her fame, but Sandy’s antics continue to wreak havoc on her career and personal life. He offends esteemed producer Quincy Jones (in a moment of sheer audacity) by dismissing his $8,000 wine as “a bit grape tasting.” Sandy also convinces Courtney to skip a lucrative appearance on Arsenio Hall’s show, claiming she’s already booked with the retired Jimmy Carson - a lie that would have been laughable if it weren’t so tone-deaf.

As tensions simmer, Courtney’s boyfriend and fellow rapper Bling (Lamorne Morris) intervenes, persuading Sandy that his presence is stifling her artistic growth. With Sandy’s resignation as manager, Bling takes the reins, showering Courtney with high-profile connections and securing her a coveted spot on Arsenio Hall’s show. However, in a bizarre turn of events, Gary’s opening performance for Courtney’s stage debut ends in disaster, with the poor guy breaking his hip and drenching the first three rows in blood.

As Courtney’s fame soars, Sandy finds himself struggling to reconcile his feelings for her with his own professional ambitions. His clients begin to dwindle, and he’s forced to confront the reality that he’s holding Courtney back from reaching her full potential. Meanwhile, Courtney’s Grammy win is merely a fleeting high, as she becomes increasingly disillusioned with the glamour of fame. She finds solace in a string of failed relationships and excessive drinking, ultimately seeking comfort in Sandy - but their rekindled one-night stand ends in disappointment.

In a shocking twist, Courtney announces her decision to quit the music industry and settle down with the man of her dreams, leaving Sandy to ponder what could have been.

As the weight of Courtney’s rejection settles upon him, Sandy’s behavior becomes increasingly erratic (forcing Bobby to belt out Courtney’s song within the ring, only to be met with audience disdain. Meanwhile, Gary takes a self-destructive leap by setting himself ablaze in a stunt gone awry, ending up stuck to the iconic Hollywood sign and inadvertently igniting it. He then convinces Amy that a vaginal discharge ointment is actually a coffee commercial, causing her to sign up, but ultimately loses all his clients except for Ted).

In a bizarre turn of events, Ted auditions for a comedy role when the original actor takes his own life. The network takes a liking to Ted and approaches Sandy with an offer, despite his fragile state. Despite suffering a heart attack, Sandy refuses to let his condition hold him back, insisting on meeting with the network to negotiate a deal for Ted, securing a 3-year contract (minimum 20 episodes) at $50,000 per episode.

It is here that Sandy’s path intersects with Alfred, revealed to be none other than the enigmatic Weird Al Yankovic. At Six Flags, Sandy laments their drifting apart due to his inability to confront the truth head-on. Al, however, suggests that he parted ways with Sandy because the latter struggled to reveal honest sentiments to others. Impressed by Al’s words, Sandy begins to prioritize sincerity over façades.

This newfound commitment is put to the test when he confesses his true feelings to Courtney at Griffith Observatory, only to be met with reciprocation and a subsequent marriage ceremony officiated by one of Ted’s puppets (though they eventually learn that a puppet cannot perform such duties in reality). Sandy’s shift towards honesty also leads to the reclamation of his lost clients and the acquisition of new ones.

Throughout this journey, Sandy and Courtney come to understand that honesty can be both liberating and challenging. As the years pass, they realize that their initial, unorthodox union was only the beginning, paving the way for a genuine, 20-year commitment to one another.