Netflix orders sequel to Adam Sandler’s ‘Happy Gilmore’

Advance:

• Adam Sandler will return as Happy Gilmore.
• Netflix is ​​backing the sequel.
• We will have to wait for other details.

The 1996 sports comedy ‘Happy Gilmore’ is such a key part of Adam Sandler’s career that it is part of the logo for his production company Happy Madison.

It makes sense then that, as part of its deal with the comedy star, Netflix has officially ordered a sequel to the film.

What was the story of ‘Happy Gilmore’?

Happy Gilmore (Sandler) has always aspired to be a hockey player. Despite a powerful slap, Happy’s inability to skate and his volatile behavior exclude him from being accepted by any hockey team. Also, Happy’s grandmother is being evicted from her house for not paying her taxes.

After playing with some golf clubs and learning that he can hit golf balls long distances, he decides to join the PGA Tour in an effort to earn money to buy back his grandmother’s house. Happy’s bad boy image attracts a loyal following, but also attracts the attention of Shooter McGavin, the favorite to win the PGA Tour, who worries that Happy’s rise to stardom will undermine his chances of winning.

Along the way, he receives help from Carl Weathers’ one-armed mentor, Chubbs, and trades blows with ‘The Price is Right’ host Bob Barker.

What was said about the sequel?

While there have been rumors about a ‘Happy Gilmore’ sequel for years, more notable news recently came from Christopher McDonald, who played Shooter in the original.

Here’s what he told the team on Audacy’s 92.3 ‘The Fan’ radio show:

“I saw Adam [Sandler] About two weeks ago, and he said, ‘McDonald, you’re going to love this.’ I told him?’ He says, “How about that?” and he shows me the first draft of “Happy Gilmore 2.” Maybe you should cut that [of this audio] Because I don’t want to be a liar, but he showed me that and I thought, ‘Well, that would be amazing.’ So, he is in process. The fans demand it, damn it!

In fact, fans demanded it and now it’s happening.

But there will have to be some significant changes to the cast since some of the original actors have died.

Here’s what Sandler said about paying tribute to those we’ve lost since 1996:

“I’d love to [‘The Price is Right’ host] Drew Carey will be in this movie out of respect for Bob [Barker]. When we were writing things, Bob was alive. When we were writing things, Carl Weathers was alive. When we were writing things, Joe Flaherty was alive. It sucks, we love those guys. They were such an important part of the movie and just great people. But we are going to involve them somehow. “They will be involved.”

There are no other details to report about the film, beyond Netflix making it official.

When will ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ be on screens?

Netflix has not yet announced a release date for the film.

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