Happy Gilmore 2 is an upcoming American sports comedy film directed by Kyle Newacheck, and written by Tim Herlihy and Adam Sandler. It is a sequel to Happy Gilmore (1996). Sandler and Christopher McDonald reprise their roles from the original film.
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| Directed by | Kyle Newacheck |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Cast
edit- Adam Sandler as Happy Gilmore
- Christopher McDonald as Shooter McGavin
- Julie Bowen as Virginia Venit
- Nick Swardson
- Benny Safdie
- Bad Bunny
Travis Kelce is set to have a cameo in the film.
Production
editIn March 2024, Christopher McDonald revealed that a sequel to Happy Gilmore was in development, and that Adam Sandler had shown him a draft of the script to read.[1]
In May, it was announced that Netflix had greenlit the film, taking over for the first film's distributor Universal Pictures.[2] Kyle Newacheck was hired to direct the film, with Tim Herlihy co-writing the screenplay with Sandler. In July, Nick Swardson announced he was star in the film.[3] In August, Sandler revealed Benny Safdie would have a role in the film,[4] with football player Travis Kelce set to make a cameo.[5] In September, McDonald and Julie Bowen were confirmed to be reprising their roles, with Bad Bunny also added to the cast.[6]
Principal photography began on September 9, 2024, in New Jersey, coinciding with Sandler's 58th birthday.[7]
References
edit- ^ Gajewski, Ryan (March 22, 2024). "Happy Gilmore 2 Script in the Works From Adam Sandler, Says Original Film Star". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
- ^ Grobat, Matt (May 15, 2024). "Happy Gilmore Sequel Greenlighted At Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ Chinman, Luke (August 7, 2024). "Happy Gilmore 2: All About Adam Sandler's Follow-Up to His '90s Comedy Classic". People. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
- ^ Perella, Vincent (August 21, 2024). "Adam Sandler Confirms Benny Safdie Is in Happy Gilmore 2 and Says That His Josh Safdie Baseball Film Is 'Hopefully Going to Come Back'". IndieWire. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
- ^ Evans, Greg (August 21, 2024). "Adam Sandler Says Travis Kelce Set For Happy Gilmore Sequel Cameo". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia (September 10, 2024). "Bad Bunny Joins Adam Sandler in 'Happy Gilmore 2' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
- ^ Harrison, Scoop (September 9, 2024). "Happy Gilmore 2 Officially Begins Production, Adam Sandler Reveals". Consequence Film. Retrieved September 9, 2024.