Kevin James Reveals How Adam Sandler Saved His $183M Comedy: “I Thought My Career Was Over”

In the 2009 action-comedy film, James plays Paul Blart, a mall security guard who becomes a hero when he has to rescue hostages during a robbery. The movie was very successful, earning $183.8 million globally on a $26 million budget, and led to a 2015 sequel, Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2. James produced both films through his production company, Happy Madison.








