Adam Sandler Voices A 74-Year-Old Lizard In A New Animated Netflix Film 'Leo'

TV & Film

Oct 14

Get ready to view the world from an elementary school class pet’s eyes in Leo (2023). Adam Sandler voices the titular character Leo, an elementary school class lizard who discovers he doesn’t have much longer to live. When the substitute teacher decides each student will take turns bringing the class pets home, Leo plans an escape to live the rest of his life on the outside. Plans change, and he finds a new purpose in helping the students along in their personal lives. The trailer for this Netflix film captures the spirit of a class pet while artfully playing on the “animals can talk and keep it a secret from humans” trope. Check it out below!

This new trailer gives a basic premise for Leo’s life, from when he entered the classroom in 1949 to the present day. Sandler’s character is set up for a range of adventures, from serving up life advice on the fly to having a Godzilla moment in a brick playset, and many things in between. Whether it’s due to the emotional message backing the film or the ominous prospect of “imminent death” Sandler’s character faces, this could easily become a tear-jerker under the comedy.

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Leo exclusively hits Netflix on November 21! The film has an impressive cast lineup. Not only is Adam Sandler one of the writers for the film and the star, but his children Sadie and Sunny voice Jayda and Summer respectively, and his wife Jackie voices Jayda’s mom. The other class pet, a turtle aptly named Squirtle, is voiced by Bill Burr. Other members of the cast come from SNL, Everything Everywhere All at Once, Seinfeld, and more.