Nearly three decades after the Oortodox Hockey player’s turn-Golfer took the tour championship by storm, “Happy Gilmore” Finally make its long -awaited comeback. “Happy Gilmore 2“, The sequel to Cult Sports Comedy 1996, premiere tomorrow, July 25, on Netflix, which marked Adam Sandler’s return to Golf Green – and to one of his most iconic roles.
A sequel 29 years in the creation
First was released on February 16, 1996, “Happy Gilmore” became a crucial comedy in his era, with Sandler as an aggressive, big -hearted outsider that defied golf traditions to save his grandmother’s home. Now, 29 years later, “Happy Gilmore 2” reviews the now aging golfer and captures him in a new phase of life. As revealed in the recently released trailer, Happy’s Return to the Golf Course is developed by a deep personal motif: to raise money for his daughter’s ballet lessons.
The sequel drops at 3 o’clock and midnight PT on Netflix and comes packed with a mixture of returning role members, high-profile Komos and professional athletes, which signals both a tribute to the original and a development of Happy Gilmore universe.
Returning favorites and new faces
Adam Sandler recalls his role as Happy Gilmore, with Julie Bowen returning when Virginia Venit and Christopher McDonald again enter the shoes from Happy’s Longtime Rival, Shooter McGavin. The film also reunites Sandler with original Happy Gilmore stars Ben Stiller and Blake Clark, while introducing an assortment of fresh talent and surprising Komos.
Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, better known as Bad Bunny, joins the role, together with Sandler’s daughters Sadie and Sunny Sandler. Other remarkable performances include Jackie Sandler, Eric André, Margaret Qualley, Martin Herlihy, Tim Herlihy, Nelly Korda, Nancy Lopez, Kevin Nealon, Benny Safdie and comedian John Farley, Kym Whitley and LaVell Crawford.
Pop cultural icons and athletes also pepper the film: Rapper Eminem, Post Malone, Cam’ron, Trivia legend Ken Jennings and NFL star Travis Kelce make all performances. Among the professional golfers, the movie features from Rory Mcilroy, Bryson Dechambeau, Brooks Koepka, Paige Spiranac, Scottie Scheffler, Justin Thomas, Will Zalatoris and John Daly – all who ensure that golf sequences hit the fans of the sport.
In particular, Happy now has four sons – hockey goons in its own right – played by “shameless” star Ethan Cutkosky, Conor Sherry, Pro wrestler Maxwell Jacob Friedman and newcomer Philip Fine Schneider.
Creative team is reunited
Behind the scenes remain “Happy Gilmore 2” firmly anchored in its original creative DNA. Tim Herlihy, who together wrote the 1996 classic, returns to write the sequel together with Adam Sandler. Government tasks shift to the “Murder Mystery” film creator Kyle Newacheck, while the original “Happy Gilmore” director Dennis Dugan enters as executive producer. Long -term Sandler -Collaborators Jack Giarraputo and Robert Simonds also return as producers, which reinforces the creative team’s continued investment in the legacy of the franchise.
From cult classics to franchise
“Happy Gilmore” has long endured as a comedy classic, with characters and Easter eggs from the film shown in other Sandler projects such as “Little Nicky”, “Jack and Jill” and “Hubie Halloween”. Legacy extends beyond the cinema – even PGA professionals have quoted the film as an inspiration.
Talked about New heightsTravis Kelces podcast, Sandler suggested to the tone of the upcoming sequel. “The movie itself picks up from an older guy who has been playing golf for a long time. Some things are going on in his life, and he is different – he is a bit mess. And then we try to get his life to cook again,” shared Sandler. In a separate interview on Dan Patrick ShowSandler recognized the importance of reviewing such an iconic role: “You don’t want to let anyone beat down. You want to do something that feels worth what it meant to people.”
When and where to look at
“Happy Gilmore 2” will premiere globally on Netflix from Friday July 25, available for streaming at 3 o’clock ET / Midnight PT. Whether you are a long -lasting fan or a newcomer to the franchise, the film promises a mixture of nostalgia, comedy and surprise that made the original so memorable.
When “Happy Gilmore” prepares to be abolished once again, the audience is invited to return to his happy place – this time, with an even larger audience cheering on him.
Ready to return to your happy place? Stream “Happy Gilmore 2” exclusively on Netflix from July 25, and look at Sandler and the gang tee off in funny, heartfelt and star -studded fashion.
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