Adam Sandler’s Epic Comeback: First Look at ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ Will Blow Your Mind!

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After nearly three decades, the iconic character Happy Gilmore is back on the golf course! In a long-awaited comedy sequel, we’ll see Adam Sandler reprise his role as the hockey player-turned-golfer with a unique swing and temper issues, squaring off against his old foe, Shooter McGavin, played by Christopher McDonald. Catch Happy Gilmore 2 in 2025 on your favorite streaming platform! Here’s a sneak peek at the highly anticipated sequel, brought to you by the “Next on Netflix” event.

1996 saw the debut of “Happy Gilmore,” a movie starring Adam Sandler, Christopher McDonald, Julie Bowen, and the late, iconic Carl Weathers. The film tells the story of Happy, an unsuccessful ice hockey player with a fiery temper, who unexpectedly finds a knack for golf. Despite receiving a mixed reception when it first came out, “Happy Gilmore” has since developed a dedicated fanbase, eagerly anticipating its sequel and the ongoing feud between Happy and his nemesis, Shooter McGavin.

Last year, Netflix confirmed a follow-up to the popular sports comedy, with Adam Sandler set to reprise his role as the main character and collaborate on the script alongside Tim Herlihy, who wrote the original movie. In this new project, Sandler will join forces once more with Kyle Newacheck, director of “Murder Mystery,” while a director known for shows like “What We Do in the Shadows,” “Workaholics,” “Community,” and “Parks and Recreation” will take over from Dennis Dugan, who directed “Happy Gilmore.

Who Stars in ‘Happy Gilmore 2’?

In the upcoming sequel, some beloved characters from before will reappear, joining Adam Sandler as Happy Gilmore. For instance, Christopher McDonald, known for films like “Thelma & Louise” and “The House Bunny”, will return as Shooter McGavin. Similarly, Julie Bowen, recognized for her roles in “Modern Family” and “Hubie Halloween”, is preparing to reprise her character Virginia Venit. Additionally, Ben Stiller, famous for movies such as “Tropic Thunder” and “Zoolander”, will be back as Hal L., the mischievous orderly who caused trouble for Happy’s grandmother in the original film.

Beyond Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, known as Bad Bunny in “Bullet Train”, NFL victor Travis Kelce is featured in “Grotesquerie”, Conor Sherry appears in “The Terminal List”, Ethan Cutowsky graces “Shameless”, Maxwell Jacob Friedman stars in “The Iron Claw”, Philip Fine Schneider, Scott Mescudi (Kid Cudi) features in “Trap”, Margaret Qualley is seen in “The Substance”, Benny Safdie is cast in “Oppenheimer”, and Nick Swardson is part of “Just Go with It”. The sequel will also introduce appearances from multiple golfers, including Keegan Bradley, John Daly, Rickie Fowler, Collin Morikawa, Jack Nicklaus, among others. As for “Happy Gilmore 2”, the storyline remains unclear, but it is anticipated that Happy will mentor a younger golfer, who will compete against Shooter McGavin and his new protege in a golf match.

Regrettably, a number of stars who shone brightly in the movie “Happy Gilmore” have passed away, including Bob Barker, known for hosting “The Price is Right”, Carl Weathers, and Joe Flaherty. However, Adam Sandler has pledged that the upcoming sequel, “Happy Gilmore 2”, will honor their memory, with Sandler stating that they’ll find a way to include them in the film. The details of how they’ll be incorporated will become clear when “Happy Gilmore 2” is released on Netflix later this year.

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2025-01-31 16:33