Kevin James to star as Saints coach Sean Payton in upcoming movie Kevin James to star as Saints coach Sean Payton in upcoming movie 2 hours 1 minute 24 seconds ago Monday, April 12 2021 Apr 12, 2021 April 12, 2021 10:42 AM April 12, 2021 in News Source: NBC Sports Photo: New Orleans Saints / Angela George / CC BY-SA 3.0 NEW ORLEANS - Comedian Adam Sandler's production company is working with Netflix to produce a comedy based on New Orleans Saints Head Coach Sean Payton and his 2012 suspension from the NFL. According to NBC Sports' Peter King, actor Kevin James will play Payton in the film 'Home Team', which is expected to premiere on the streaming service.