Apatow wrote 'Funny People' for Sandler

Judd Apatow wrote 'Funny People' so he could work with Adam Sandler.

The writer-and-director admitted he and his long-term friend have been wanting to work together for a long time but the chance only came about when the 'Happy Gilmore' star insisted he would appear in his pal's next film - even though neither of them knew what it would be.