Adam Sandler's 'Happy Gilmore 2': Cast, cameos—Everything to know
A few months ago, Adam Sandler confirmed that a sequel to his hit comedy film Happy Gilmore (1996), is currently in the works. The original movie, which played a significant role in establishing Sandler as a leading man in comedy, revolved around a failed ice hockey player with an unexpected talent for golf. Now, the new film is ready to roll! Here's everything you need to know about it.
Sandler breaks career trend with 'Happy Gilmore 2'
In a recent appearance on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon, Sandler provided an update on the sequel's progress, revealing that production is set to commence in "a couple of weeks." He also disclosed that NFL star and Taylor Swift's boyfriend Travis Kelce and Uncut Gems co-director Benny Safdie will make cameo appearances in the film. The film is also important because Sandler has reportedly mostly shied away from sequels.
Sandler has raised our expectations with his statement
Sandler said on the talk show, "We didn't want to let anybody down. People have been asking me for a long time. We're really excited about it. We wrote our a**es off. So many of the golfers are being nice and will be a part of it." "We have a nice something for Travis. He's a very nice guy. You guys would love him in real life. What a big, handsome guy. He's a stud and he's so funny."
Netflix officially announced the movie in May
The official announcement for Happy Gilmore 2 was made when Netflix joined the project in May 2024. This collaboration aligns with Sandler's recent successful ventures on the streaming platform, such as the Murder Mystery series. Though specific details about the film remain undisclosed as of now, it is speculated that it may focus on Happy's (Sandler) child, who will face a similar or entirely different fate.
What happened in the first part?
IMDb describes Happy Gilmore as, "After his grandmother's house is repossessed by the IRS, a bad-tempered hockey player takes his talents to golf to earn the big bucks and get his grandmother's house back." The film also starred Christopher McDonald, who expressed his enthusiasm for the project and confirmed its ongoing development in March. He is expected to join Sandler for the sequel.
