Jennifer Aniston Says "Chivalry Is Not Dead" When It Comes to Murder Mystery 2 Co-Star Adam Sandler

(SPOT.ph) The sequel to Netflix's hit mystery-comedy Murder Mystery has finally dropped on the streaming giant. Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler return as husband-and-wife sleuths Audrey and Nick at the center of yet another high stake case of whodunit. 

In Murder Mystery 2, Audrey (Aniston) and Nick (Sandler) struggle to keep their new private detective business afloat. During a particularly tense part of their business journey, they suddenly receive an invite to their friend Maharajah Vikram Govindan's (Adeel Akhtar) wedding, and during the grand affair, someone kidnaps the eccentric billionaire. This kicks off another set of misadventures for the couple as they figure out who orchestrated the abduction, this time in the beautiful city of Paris. The couple grabs the opportunity by the proverbial balls and takes it as a chance to show they have what it takes to make it big in the PI business. 

Now that we've had the time to watch and rewatch said movie, we sat down with Sandler and Aniston as they talked about stunts, fashion, and the future of the Murder Mystery franchise. Spoilers ahead!

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Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler get candid about Murder Mystery 2:

There's no doubt Murder Mystery 2 features more heart-pumping action scenes, more glamorous sets, and in our opinion, more laughs. Taking inspiration from action films like Taken and Agatha Christie's mystery novels, this sequel sees Aniston and Sandler taking bigger risks, especially when it comes to stunts. In fact, one of the key scenes in the movie—the one where Audrey is seen dangling from the Eiffel Tower—is a first of its kind. While other stunts have taken place on the tower’s observation decks and at lower levels, this is the first time a stunt has ever been performed at the very top—1,000 feet from ground level. 

In an interview with SPOT.ph, Sandler recalls that the hardest scene he had to film was one where he had to save a "burning" Aniston, tackle her off a glass plate, and land on a moat. Mind you, all these things happened in just one scene. A joking Sandler remarks, "I had one thing to do, one choice to make. Do I save her, or do I go to craft services and make myself a sandwich?" Obviously, Sandler chooses the former, to which Aniston remarks, "Chivalry is not dead." 

This interaction arguably showcases the best part about the two-film franchise—Aniston and Sandler's chemistry on and off-screen. Aniston says, "We always have an incredible time together," and even goes as far as calling Sandler her "brother from another mother."

Director Jeremy Garelick gushes about the twosome saying, "Jen and Adam have been two of the biggest draws in entertainment for decades—as a director, they made it feel like I had the easiest job in the world when they were in front of the camera. It was a privilege working with them." 

But that's not all fans have to look forward to. There are also tons of eye candy in terms of costumes and wardrobes. In keeping with the Maharajah's Indian heritage, all of the main characters' costumes were commissioned to be hand-made in India. Aniston even donned a hand-beaded dress designed by famed Indian designer Manish Malhotra.

But if you think that's the most glam outfit Aniston wears for the film, then you're wrong. In the Jules Verne restaurant scene, she wears a white coat by The Row and a dress by Yves St. Laurent. Plus, she is also dressed in head-to-toe Yves St. Laurent during the ending scene at Love Locks Bridge. Talk about being dressed to the nines. 

But we guess more than production and trade secrets, the question on everyone's mind right now is whether there will be another Murder Mystery film in the future. After all, the film does end with an open-ended cliffhanger. Aniston and Sandler strongly desire to return and make another film. Not confirming nor closing the door to a third movie, despite not getting a green light yet at the time of the interview, the duo named their wishlist of stars to join them in the next installment, which includes the likes of stars such as Kathryn Hahn, Ben Stiller, and Nick Swardson. And when asked about including a Filipino talent on the roster, Aniston and Sandler both gave a resounding yes. Sandler even said, "of course, a thousand percent yes!"

Guess we'll just have to wait and see if we're getting a Murder Mystery 3 hopefully, with a Filipino celebrity on deck.

Murder Mystery 2 is streaming on Netflix.

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