“Chuck and Larry,” starring Sandler and Kevin James as heterosexual Brooklyn firefighters who pose as a gay couple to qualify for domestic-partner benefits, underscored Sandler’s box-office clout, although it fell short of some of his past film openings. The movie opened at number one at the weekend box office.

Cast members Adam Sandler (R) and Kevin James pose at the premiere of 'I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry' at the Gibson amphitheater in Universal City, California July 12, 2007.