Industry Jun 20, 2026
Kathy Bates initially refused 'The Waterboy' role
“Turns out we had the most fun. He’s brilliant. He’s a genius"
Originally published by
NME
Kathy Bates revealed that she initially discarded the script for the film 'The Waterboy'. Her hesitation stemmed from not recognizing Adam Sandler at the time of receiving the offer.
However, Bates later expressed great enjoyment during filming, describing Sandler as brilliant and a genius. Originally reported by NME.