Exciting news for fans of Adam Sandler’s classic comedy “Happy Gilmore”! Netflix has officially confirmed the production of “Happy Gilmore 2,” a highly anticipated sequel to the beloved 1996 golf comedy.
Rumors had been swirling for months, sparked by actor Christopher McDonald, who famously portrayed Shooter McGavin in the original film. The speculation reached a fever pitch when McDonald hinted at the sequel during an interview in March.
According to reports, Netflix made the announcement during its upfront presentation to advertisers in New York City on Wednesday. Adam Sandler, who starred in and co-wrote the original film alongside director Dennis Dugan, is set to reprise his role as the title character, Happy Gilmore.
For those who need a refresher, “Happy Gilmore” tells the story of a failed hockey player with anger issues who discovers a surprising talent for golf. He joins the professional circuit to raise money to save his grandmother’s house, all while facing off against the arrogant pro golfer Shooter McGavin.
The original film was a commercial success, grossing nearly $40 million worldwide and solidifying Sandler’s status as a comedic powerhouse in the 1990s.
McDonald, in an interview, shared his excitement for the project, revealing that Sandler had shown him a draft of the sequel script. “He [Sandler] says to me, ‘McDonald, you’re gonna love this,'” McDonald recounted. “‘I said, ‘What?’ He says, ‘How about that,’ and he shows me the first draft of ‘Happy Gilmore 2.'”
Despite McDonald’s enthusiasm, he advised fans to wait for official confirmation, which has now arrived with Netflix’s announcement.
As for details about the plot and release date of “Happy Gilmore 2,” they remain under wraps. But with Netflix behind the project, fans can expect another hilarious adventure with Happy Gilmore that’s sure to hit the mark.
