Meet the Cast of 'Roommates' on Netflix: Check Who Is Who in the Adam Sandler-Starring College Comedy
If chaos had a campus address, Adam Sandler would already have tenure. The comedy mainstay returns with another signature romp in Roommates, trading lecture halls for laughter. The story follows Devon, a naive college freshman, and her cool roommate Celeste, whose fast friendship spirals into a passive-aggressive war. Premiering globally on Friday, April 17, 2026, the film promises escalating dorm-room absurdity with Sandler’s unmistakable comic timing.
While excitement builds for Adam Sandler, equal curiosity surrounds the other very talented cast members, shaping this chaotic college comedy.
The exciting cast of Netflix's upcoming Roommates
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A sharply curated ensemble drives Roommates, blending emerging talent with seasoned comedians to animate its escalating freshman-year chaos. The expertise, in fact, ranges from the Sandler heirs to Sing 2's Gunter and Sausage Party's Douche, to Dennis the Menace alumni.
- Sadie Sandler: Daughter of Adam Sandler, plays Devon, a hopeful yet naive freshman; her awkward charm and emotional unraveling anchor the roommate conflict.
- Chloe East: As Celeste, a fiery, effortlessly cool instigator, her boundary-pushing antics, including reckless party behavior, ignite the central rivalry.
- Natasha Lyonne: Plays Hannah, Devon’s fast-talking mother; delivers dry humor while grounding Devon before her chaotic college descent begins.
- Nick Kroll: As Brian, Devon’s supportive father; his quirky warmth offers a humorous yet stabilizing parental counterpoint to campus disorder.
- Sarah Sherman: Plays Dr. Schilling, an eccentric counselor dean; her high-energy interventions attempt to contain the passive-aggressive dorm war.
- Aidan Langford: As Alex, Devon’s younger brother; his involvement in a reckless incident intensifies the feud between the roommates.
- Storm Reid: Plays Luna, a socially active student; she navigates frat parties while observing the duo’s increasingly volatile friendship.
- Francesca Scorsese: As Ellie, a fellow student; balances academic pressure with social chaos, often witnessing the fallout firsthand.
- Bella Murphy: Plays Amber, a close friend; frequently caught mediating tense moments as Devon and Celeste’s rivalry escalates.
- Jaya Harper: As Olivia, part of the inner circle; her shifting loyalties reflect the group’s fractured dynamics.
- Adam Sandler: Plays Danny Schilling; the dean's brother who is sure to bring comedic authority to campus conflicts and institutional absurdities.
Adam Sandler limits himself to a brief cameo appearance in Roommates, and the heavier comedic lifting is confidently handed to Sadie Sandler. Off-camera, however, Adam Sandler remains central to the project as a lead producer alongside Tim Herlihy, shaping its tone and execution. His visible support continues through promotion, including a family appearance at the Los Angeles premiere with Jackie Sandler and their daughters.
As Adam Sandler eyes a darker turn alongside Willem Dafoe, his daughters appear ready to claim their own spotlight and extend the family legacy.
The Sandler sisters' resume
Sadie Sandler and Sunny Sandler have quietly assembled filmographies that rival far more seasoned performers, evolving from blink-and-miss cameos into recognizable comedic leads. Their earliest appearances in You Don't Mess with the Zohan and Grown Ups established a recurring presence across Happy Madison productions, often as quirky background figures. Films like Just Go With It and Hubie Halloween became informal training grounds, sharpening their instinct for timing.
Their transition into voice work added a surprising range, particularly within the Hotel Transylvania series, where Sadie Sandler voiced Winnie while Sunny Sandler expanded into multiple animated roles. This versatility set the stage for their breakout era, led by You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah, where Sunny Sandler commanded the screen as Stacy Friedman. Subsequent projects like Leo and Spaceman further demonstrated their ability to balance humor with emotional nuance.
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Now firmly in their leading phase, both continue to expand their repertoire with projects such as Happy Gilmore 2 and upcoming titles that position them as more than legacy extensions. Sadie Sandler’s central role in Roommates marks a defining step, placing her at the heart of a narrative built on character-driven conflict. It is a carefully orchestrated ascent, arriving with just enough mischief and certainty in Roommates.
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Edited By: Adiba Nizami
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