Following in the footsteps of Dennis Dugan's 1996 classic sports comedy movie Happy Gilmore, its sequel Happy Gilmore 2 is reportedly set to be released in early 2025. The excitement of the fans has peaked as the film's production officially began in September, per reports.
Adam Sandler, famous for his comedic roles in movies, will lead the cast. After almost a 30 year gap of Happy Gilmore winning the Championship (1996), Kyle Newacheck is going to set the path for him to return to the field.
Tim Herlihy, the original writer will take up his part of writing the sequel alongside his partner Sandler. Dennis Dugan, who directed the first part, will be the executive producer. On the other hand, Jack Giarraputo along with Robert Simonds are going to work as producers in the long anticipated sequel Happy Gilmore 2.
What do we know about Happy Gilmore 2 release?
Adam Sandler has officially confirmed on his social media handle that Happy Gilmore is set to return with a sequel. He leaves the audience speculating by dropping an Easter egg through the above mentioned post.
According to reports, Happy Gilmore 2 will be released on Netflix early in 2025 and the production of the film is already under way. Following some recent trends (Spaceman 2024, Murder Mystery 2) about the release of films starring Adam Sandler, it can be reportedly concluded that the film will be aired on streaming platforms in March or April, 2025.
However, the fans are eagerly awaiting an official confirmation from the filmmakers and the media partners about the final date of release.
Who is on the cast of Happy Gilmore 2?
Adam Sandler will resume his lead role as long-drive champion Happy Gilmore as he is joined by co-stars from the original movie Julie Brown (playing Virginia Venit) and Christopher McDonald (cast as Shooter McGavin).
The fans will witness Puerto Rican actor-rapper on the cast too, as Benito Martinez Ocasio (famously known as Bad Bunny) who is going to take up a part in Happy Gilmore 2. Bad Bunny is known for his previous work in My Spy and Bullet Train.
What do we know about the plot of Happy Gilmore 2?
The original movie Happy Gilmore is centered around the titular character of Adam Sandler, who was on a quest to gather money for paying off the debts of his grandmother to the IRS. Failing as a hockey player, his career took a turn as Happy goes on to become one of the most unconventional golf players to win the Championship title.
With allies like Chubbs Petersen, played by the late Carl Weathers and foes such as Shooter McGavin (Christopher McDonald), Happy Gilmore embarks on a bittersweet journey as he becomes the champion, pays off his grandmother's debts and saves the house.
Officially there has been no news yet about how the story continues in the sequel, Happy Gilmore 2. However, we can expect to see more comedy and sports as Adam Sandler (Happy Gilmore) resumes his lead role, reports.
With Netflix teasing the movie on various social media platforms, the fans are getting excited about the sequel. The cameras are rolling and the original members of the cast are already in the house, thus peaking the interest of the viewers.
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