More than a decade after the release of the hit film, A.J Happy Gilmore A sequel is finally in the works.
Netflix Announced in May 2024 That he will be there Happy Gilmore 2with Adam Sandler Re-enact his role.
The classic film, released in 1996, follows the story of an unsuccessful ice hockey player (Sandler) who discovers a talent for golf and competes in a golf tournament to save his grandmother's house from foreclosure. Along with Sandler, the sports comedy also starred Christopher McDonald, Julie Bowen, Francis Bay, Carl Weathers, Allen Covert, Kevin Nealon, Peter Kelemis, Richard Kiel, Dennis Duggan, Joe Flaherty, Jared Van Snellenburg, Robert Smigel, Will Sasso, Lee Trevino, Bob Barker, Vern Lundquist, Mark Leigh, David Kaye, Ian . Boothby, Alice Deneen and Ben Stiller.
In March 2024, MacDonald, who played Shooter MacGuffin, Sandler's nemesis in the film, previously said that Happy Gilmore 2 It was in development.
“Here's a quick lowdown. I saw Adam about two weeks ago and he said, 'McDonald.' 'You're going to love this,'” he shared in an interview on 92.3 “The Fan” in Cleveland at the time. “I said, 'What?' And he says, 'What about that?'” he showed. My first draft of Happy Gilmore 2“.
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What happened at the end of the original version of “Happy Gilmore”?
At the end of the 1996 film, Happy Gilmore (Sandler) uses a trick to win the Tour Championship and the Golden Jacket, eventually taking back his grandmother's house.
Who will star in 'Happy Gilmore 2'?
When the sequel was confirmed in May 2024, Netflix shared that Sandler was expected to reprise his role. Three months later, Sandler confirmed and shared the news Travis Kelsey He would have been too Join him in the movie.
“It was all about hanging out with Travis. That's why we put it together,” Sandler said of the film on an August 2024 episode of Kelce's New Heights. “We're going there (to New Jersey).” Travis, by the way, thank you, I hear you You talk about (Happy Gilmore 2) On your show, guys.
The comedian teased that he had a particular role in mind for the NFL star, but they ultimately decided not to pursue that direction.
“We were talking about you playing my son while we were writing it, literally, about six months ago,” Sandler continued. “We were like, 'Imagine if Travis was my first child, how funny that would be. Just a badass.'
In the same month, Netflix announced this Julie Bowen and Christopher McDonald They are set to return for the sequel. “Shooter McGavin and Virginia Venit, please report to the Green Zone,” Netflix wrote via X while announcing the news. Minutes later, the streaming service revealed Bad bunny He will also join the cast.
In December 2024, Sandler also confirmed the rapper Eminem He would make a “funny as hell” cameo in the film while appearing in Dan Patrick Show.
“Eminem was great. He came, he was great,” the actor said at the time, although he did not elaborate on what role the rapper was playing in the film. “I've known Eminem for a long time, he's a great guy and he came and he was so funny. I think we spent a day with Eminem and he shot and he shot and he was crazy. He said a million things we could use and a million things we're glad we got on tape.
What will be the plot of “Happy Gilmore 2”?
While Netflix has yet to reveal details about the sequel's plot, Sandler said he was already working on the script.
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“We've been busy and (writing),” he shared “The Dan Patrick Show” in April 2024. “We have a million ideas already, we just have to make it a movie and make sure we're excited for people to enjoy it. We love Happy Gilmore. We don't want to let anyone down.”
Are Julie Bowen and Adam Sandler's characters together in 'Happy Gilmore 2'?
“We are together a lot,” Bowen confirmed during his appearance on the show today premiered in September, in reference to her and Sandler's characters.
