Cast announced for Sean Payton movie 'Home Team'
Netflix has unveiled the cast for its upcoming movie about New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton, "Home Team."
Kevin James, best known for playing Doug Heffernan on the sitcom "The King of Queens," will star as Payton and will be joined by a cast that includes Taylor Lautner, Rob Schneider, and Tait Blum, according to Deadline's Amanda N'Duka. Adam Sandler's Happy Madison will produce the project alongside Hey Eddie Productions.
Kevin James, welcome to the HOME TEAM.
— NetflixFilm (@NetflixFilm) May 18, 2021
Loosely inspired by NFL head coach Sean Payton’s experience during his year-long suspension from the league, the new Netflix family comedy comes from Happy Madison & Hey Eddie Productions and directors Charles Kinnane & Daniel Kinnane. 🏈 pic.twitter.com/Mi6UY0Qefd
"Home Team" is based on Payton's experience coaching his 12-year-old son's football team following his NFL suspension for his role in the Saints' Bountygate scandal. Production is currently underway on the movie.