Happy Gilmore is making a comeback as Adam Sandler prepares to produce a sequel to his fan-favorite 1996 film about an unpredictable hockey player who becomes a golf champion.
When we look ahead Happy Gilmore 2Below, we analyze everything we know so far, from how to stream to which cast members are returning and joining the mix.
Where is Happy Gilmore 2 Electricity?
Happy Gilmore 2 will be streaming live on Netflix, as the streamer announced the project with a social media post back in May 2024. “Happy Gilmore is back! Adam Sandler will reprise his iconic role in a brand new movie coming to Netflix,” read the post on X (formerly known as Twitter), which featured a picture of Sandler from the original film.
Where is Happy Gilmore 2 Filming?
According to Sandler, filming for the sequel will take place in September 2024, as he revealed during an appearance on The Tonight Show in late August. During that August 21 appearance, Sandler explained that filming would begin in New Jersey in the next few weeks. Sandler has since confirmed production on Instagram, where he shared a picture of Happy’s Boston Bruins jersey with the caption, “It’s not over. The way I see it… we’ve only just begun.”
Who will play the main role in Happy Gilmore 2?
As mentioned above, Sandler will return in his title role, but Netflix has also officially announced that Christopher McDonald and Julie Bowen will return in the roles of Virginia Venit and Shooter McGavin, respectively. Also joining the cast is Benito Martínez Ocasio (aka Bad Bunny), who will take on a new, yet-to-be-revealed role.
In addition, Sandler confirmed that Travis Kelce will also have a cameo in the film, which is also expected to feature appearances from professional golfers.
Who makes Happy Gilmore 2?
Original co-writer Tim Herlihy returns to write the sequel. Original director Dennis Dugan will executive produce the film, and original film producers Jack Giarraputo and Robert Simonds also reprise their behind-the-scenes roles. Happy Gilmore 2 Directed by Crime Filmmaker Kyle Newacheck.
Stay tuned for more details as the film hits Netflix and let us know what you expect from the sequel.
Happy Gilmore 2Premiere to be announced, Netflix
