Netflix has officially ordered a sequel to the 1996 comedy classic 'Happy Gilmore', with Adam Sandler set to reprise his role as the unconventional golfer.
Rumors of a sequel began circulating in March when Christopher McDonald revealed that Sandler had shown him the first draft for 'Happy Gilmore 2'.
The original film grossed over $82 million worldwide and retains a cult following to this day.
The original film was produced by Universal Pictures and Happy Madison Productions, directed by Dennis Dugan, and co-written by Sandler and Tim Herlihy.
Netflix has officially ordered a sequel to the 1996 comedy classic 'Happy Gilmore', with Adam Sandler set to reprise his role as the unconventional golfer. The announcement was made during Netflix's Upfront presentation on May 15, 2024.
The original film, which grossed over $82 million worldwide and retains a cult following to this day, follows Sandler's titular character as he discovers his natural talent for golf in an attempt to save his grandmother's house from eviction. His unorthodox playing style clashes with the traditional etiquette of golf, making him unpopular with PGA officials and other players like Shooter McGavin (Christopher McDonald).
Rumors of a sequel began circulating in March when McDonald revealed that Sandler had shown him the first draft for 'Happy Gilmore 2'. No further details about the project have been released as of yet.
The original film, produced by Universal Pictures and Happy Madison Productions, was directed by Dennis Dugan and co-written by Sandler and Tim Herlihy. It starred Sandler, McDonald, Julie Bowen (as Gilmore's love interest), Carl Weathers (as Chubbs Peterson), Bob Barker, and Allen Covert.
Netflix has yet to announce a release date for the new 'Happy Gilmore' movie.
Adam Sandler is set to return for the sequel of 'Happy Gilmore' which is officially confirmed at Netflix.
Netflix confirmed the film during its upfront presentation to advertisers on Wednesday afternoon in N.Y.
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]Adam Sandler is set to return for the sequel of 'Happy Gilmore' which is officially confirmed at Netflix.[
The original star and co-writer of 'Happy Gilmore', Adam Sandler, played the titular character who had anger management issues and discovered a talent for golf.
Happy Gilmore joins the golf tour circuit to win money to save his grandmother’s house and faces off against an arrogant pro named Shooter McGavin, played by Christopher McDonald.
