Peter Segal is a perfect example of failing upwards in Hollywood. The man started his feature film career by directing the third Naked Gun movie, which basically killed the franchise. Then he directed Tommy Boy, which, I admit, is fantastic, but has since directed three Adam Sandler movies (not the good ones) and the Nutty Professor sequel. In spite of his ability, or lack thereof, people do go see his movies, with none since 2000 making less than $120 million at the box office. So naturally, the man continues to have projects thrown his way.

The newest one is Neighborhood Watch, a sci-fi comedy from 20th Century Fox, according to Variety. Originally a vehicle for Will Ferrell and Wedding Crashers director David Dobkin, the film centers on a man who moves to a small town and joins the neighborhood watch committee, only to discover that the town is experiencing bizarre paranormal activity. The director has been working on a sequel to his most recent film, Get Smart, which was just delayed by Warner Bros.

Should Segal take on the project, don't be surprised if said "new man in town" is suddenly cast as Adam Sandler. I can see the advertisements now:

Announcer: Watch Adam Sandler get irrationally mad at aliens!

Adam Sandler: Dammit aliens! I know you're there and when I find you I'm going to beat you in the knees with a hockey stick!

Announcer: Watch Adam Sandler get irrationally mad at townspeople who don't believe him!

Adam Sandler: Dammit guy! I know there are aliens, now believe me or I'm going to beat you in the knees with a hockey stick!

Announcer: Watch Adam Sandler awkwardly court Drew Barrymore!

Drew Barrymore: I know you are a bit weird and unhinged, but I think I believe you.

Adam Sandler: Well, shucks, thank you. Now go on a date with me or I'm going to beat you in the knees with a hockey stick!

Drew Barrymore: Oh, Adam. You're so silly when you're mad.

whacks Drew in the knees with hockey stick.

Actually, that last part was all me. It needed to be done.