Adam Sandler makes a long-awaited return to the green to mark the start of filming onHappy Gilmore 2,kicking production off as he once more dons the character’s incredibly recognizable outfit.The 1996 comedy sees Sandler’s titular aspiring hockey player trade his stick for a golf club in hopes of saving his grandmother’s home via a tournament’s cash prize, despite his bombastic behavior on the green.
Alongside Sandler, the original movie starredChristopher McDonald,Julie Bowen,Frances Bay, andCarl Weathers, and had a lasting impact with incredible commercial success.
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After 28 years,Sandlershares a photo on his Instagramannouncing the start of filming.
In the photo,Happy’s iconic hockey sweater is on a rackalongside many other costumes. Sandler has finally headed back to the course asHappy Gilmore 2’s filming kicks off, starting filming off with a familiar quote from the original movie in his post"It ain’t over. The way I see it…we’ve only just begun."
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What We Know About Happy Gilmore 2?
Despite Familiar Creatives Returning, Little Is Known About The Sequel
Behind the camera, theupcomingHappy Gilmore 2will seeSandler reunite with original movie writer Tim Herlihy, as the two frequent collaborators will pen their ninth script together and thirteenth overall together. However, Dennis Dugan will not return to direct, as the Netflix co-production will instead seeWorkaholicscreator andWhat We Do In The Shadowsproducer and director Kyle Newacheck step into the role. Despite having a confirmed writing staff and director in mind, little is known about the movie’s plot.
This film was rewritten by Judd Apatow, which went uncredited.
When discussing the potential of a sequel in 2022, Sandler did hint thatHappy Gilmore 2may see Happy join a senior golfing tour, implying that he still had some affection for the sport even after saving Grandma Gilmore from her abusive retirement home. Despite this, Gilmore still won’t have the support of all golfing personalities, asChristopher McDonald’s Shooter McGavin is confirmed to return. While the main cast is still largely unknown, bothSandler’sUncut Gemscollaborator Benny Safdieand football player Travis Kelce are expected to make appearances, though the capacity of their roles is unknown.
The firstHappy Gilmoreis available to stream on PeacockTV and Apple TV
With cameras now rolling onHappy Gilmore 2, it will not be long before viewers get a better glimpse at who may star alongside Saddler. Despite a mixed reception, the original movie has a strong following alongside a surprising appreciation in the golfing community, while Bob Barker appreciated his brief appearance. As such, though Sandler’s other filmography can be divisive, the long-awaited sequel should perfectly land with its audience.
Happy Gilmore 2
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Happy Gilmore 2 sees the return of Adam Sandler in his iconic role as the retired golfer who steps back onto the green to support his daughter’s passion for ballet. Released in 2025, the film explores Gilmore’s renewed journey in golf to finance her dreams.
