Netflix has released the first full trailer for Leo, its upcoming animated musical comedy about a 74-year-old lizard and his terrarium-mate turtle, voiced by Adam Sandler and Bill Burr.
The duo deliver some big laughs in the trailer, which opens in an elementary school in Florida, where Sandler's ageing lizard Leonardo and Burr's jaded turtle Squirtle reside as class pets. They've watched generations of students pass through the doors, but now Leo wants to break out and experience life on the outside.
After 74 years in the 5th grade, Leo is ready to take on the world. Adam Sandler stars as Leo -- premiering November 21! pic.twitter.com/mAd9CoeUbb
— Netflix (@netflix) October 12, 2023
Leo's great escape is fast-tracked after learning that he only has one year left to live. His worldly adventures form perhaps the strangest and most rewarding bucket list ever - with the trailer showing him taking a spin on a home vacuum cleaner, treating himself to a pedicure, and stomping through a child's playset Godzilla-style.
However, the logline for the movie reveals it won't be an easy ride, as Leo "gets caught up in the problems of his anxious students — including an impossibly mean substitute teacher".
Much like Sandler's top-rated Bat Mitzvah movie on Netflix, Leo is a family affair as the cast features Adam and his wife alongside their two daughters. Sunny Sandler voices a character named Summer, while Sadie Sandler provides the voice of Jayda. Jackie Sandler, Adam's wife, plays the role of Jayda's mom in the film.
The cast also includes Jason Alexander as the voice of Jayda's dad, Rob Schneider as the school principal, Cecily Strong as Mrs. Malkin, and Jo Koy as Coach Komura. Stephanie Hsu, Heidi Gardner, and Nicholas Turturro voice other parents, while Nick Swardson takes on Bunny, and Robert Smigel is Miniature Horse.
Directed by Robert Marianetti, Robert Smigel, and David Wachtenheim, with Sandler's company Happy Madison producing, Leo featured on Netflix's 2023 Film Schedule at the start of the year. With much of the slate now out, it's finally time for the colourful coming-of-age story to debut on the streamer on Nov. 21.
Adele Ankers-Range is a freelance entertainment writer for IGN. You can follow her on X @AdeleAnkers.
