Happy Gilmore 2: Adam Sandler Starts Golf Sequel Production

The beloved golfer is set for a new chapter in his journey. Production for Happy Gilmore 2 is officially underway.

Adam Sandler reprises his role as Happy Gilmore, an aspiring hockey player who uncovers his extraordinary talent for golf. Happy joins the PGA Tour to gather enough money to save his grandmother’s home from being foreclosed. Although his unconventional antics stir frustration among traditional golf fans, his lively spirit draws in a larger audience, making him a crowd favorite.

Two iconic characters from Happy Gilmore are confirmed to return for the sequel: Christopher McDonald as Shooter McGavin, Happy’s nemesis, and Julie Bowen as Virginia Venit, the tour’s PR specialist assigned to polish Happy’s image before she becomes his love interest. Shooter, a gifted golfer, is determined to rid the tour of Happy’s supposed unprofessionalism.

Joining the cast is Benito Martínez Ocasio, known as Bad Bunny, who takes on a role that has not yet been revealed. This marks Ocasio’s foray into acting following his appearance in Darren Aronofsky’s crime thriller Caught Stealing. Travis Kelce, a star player from the Kansas City Chiefs, will also make a special appearance in the film.

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Happy Gilmore 2 is helmed by Kyle Newacheck, with a script co-written by Sandler and Tim Herlihy. Newacheck has previously collaborated with Sandler in the Netflix film Murder Mystery. Herlihy frequently works alongside Sandler, co-writing films like Happy Gilmore, Billy Madison, The Waterboy, and Hubie Halloween.

Initially released in February 1996, Happy Gilmore achieved a box office success, grossing over $41 million against its $12 million budget.

Viewers can expect Happy Gilmore 2 to stream on Netflix, though the premiere date has yet to be announced.