Things I Like: Julian McGrath (Big Daddy)

Dylan and Cole Sprouse as Julian McGrath Big Daddy 1999 film Adam Sandler Dylan and Cole Sprouse

Julian McGrath is the first role I ever saw for Dylan and Cole Sprouse and they got really lucky because not only did they star in this movie that everybody remembers, but they also got the role of Ross’ son Ben Gellar on the sitcom Friends.

Julian McGrath and Sonny Kolfax in New York City Big Daddy 1999 film Adam Sandler Dylan and Cole Sprouse

His character enters the plot as his father never knew he existed and his mother died of cancer. His mama sending him to a different nation on her deathbed.

Julian McGrath meeting Vanessa Big Daddy 1999 film Adam Sandler Dylan and Cole Sprouse

Only to get semi adopted by his dad’s best friend and immediately finds out that he’s not going to be getting a stepmom anytime soon.

Julian McGrath wearing strainer as a hat Big Daddy 1999 film Adam Sandler Dylan and Cole Sprouse

And eventually Sonny just kind of lets him be his self, which is a very badly dressed little boy that calls himself Frankenstein.

Julian McGrath gets taken away by social services Big Daddy 1999 film Adam Sandler Dylan and Cole Sprouse

Regardless of how you feel about Adam Sandler’s comedy, that scene where he cries when he gets taken away by foster care can tear almost anybody’s heart.

Julian McGrath at Sonny's birthday party at NYC Hooters Big Daddy 1999 film Adam Sandler Dylan and Cole Sprouse

And since Sonny up marrying his stepmother’s sister, instead of getting him as a father, he gets him as a cool uncle. Which is actually pretty rad.

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  1. Theresa's avatar Theresa says:

    Idk if I’d call them lucky. Maybe? After hearing one of the twins recount how awful his childhood was and having a narcissistic mother pushing them into showbiz, I just feel sorry for them. On one hand, they were afforded better opportunities than most of us, but on the other hand, at what cost? The role was cute and memorable, and I still laugh and say “but I wipe my own ass!” all the time.

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