Happy Gilmore 2 Explained

Director:Kyle Newacheck
Distributor:Netflix
Country:United States
Language:English

Happy Gilmore 2 is an upcoming American sports comedy film directed by Kyle Newacheck, and written by Tim Herlihy and Adam Sandler. It is a sequel to Happy Gilmore (1996). Sandler, Christopher McDonald, Julie Bowen, Dennis Dugan, and Ben Stiller reprise their roles from the original film.

Cast

Maxwell Jacob Friedman, Scott Mescudi, Bad Bunny, Margaret Qualley, Benny Safdie, and Nick Swardson have been cast in undisclosed roles.

Golfer John Daly, rapper Eminem, and football player Travis Kelce are set to have cameos in the film.[1] [2] [3]

Production

In September 2022, Adam Sandler stated that he hoped to eventually make a sequel to Happy Gilmore, saying he had been creating ideas for what a follow-up film would be, while stating the character would be involved in a senior golf tour.[4] In March 2024, Christopher McDonald revealed that a sequel was in development, and that Sandler had shown him a draft of the script to read.[5]

In May, it was announced that Netflix had greenlit the film, taking over for the first film's distributor Universal Pictures.[6] Kyle Newacheck was hired to direct the film, with Tim Herlihy co-writing the screenplay with Sandler. In July, Nick Swardson announced he would star in the film.[7] In August, Sandler revealed Benny Safdie would have a role in the film,[8] with football player Travis Kelce set to make a cameo.[9] In September, McDonald and Julie Bowen were confirmed to be reprising their roles, with Bad Bunny, Margaret Qualley, and Maxwell Jacob Friedman also added to the cast.[10] [11] [12] John Daly would reveal he had filmed scenes for the film.[13]

Principal photography began on September 9, 2024, in New Jersey, coinciding with Sandler's 58th birthday.[14] A casting call took place at a hotel in Morristown, New Jersey.[15] Filming locations in New Jersey include a country club in Bedminster,[16] a burger shop in Garfield,[17] a golf center in Hackettstown,[18] a nail salon in Maplewood,[19] a beach in Middletown,[20] a deli in Millburn,[21] a French restaurant in Montclair, a cafe in Morristown,[22] a public school in Newark,[23] Seton Hall University in South Orange, Montclair Golf Club in West Orange, Verona Town Hall in Verona Township,[24] and a Stop & Shop supermarket in Clifton. In November, Ben Stiller was revealed to have joined the cast, reprising his role as Hal L. from both the previous film and Hubie Halloween (2020),[25] and Dennis Dugan, who directed the original film, was confirmed to be reprising his role as tour commissioner Doug Thompson.[26]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: LW . 2024-10-01 . John Daly confirms Happy Gilmore 2 alongside Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce . 2024-11-08 . MARCA . en.
  2. Web site: Iervolino . Stephen . Blackwelder . Carson . 2024-08-22 . Adam Sandler confirms Travis Kelce cameo in 'Happy Gilmore' sequel . 2024-11-08 . . en.
  3. Web site: Jenkins . Tom . Eminem spotted filming 'secret cameo' for Happy Gilmore 2 as source reveals surprising thing he did on set . November 10, 2024 . Sport Bible.
  4. Web site: Adam Sandler Talks 'Hustle,' Hosting 'SNL' This Season and Being Open to 'Waterboy' Sequel: 'I Love Mama'. Variety. Clayton, Davis. September 29, 2022. October 5, 2022.
  5. Web site: Happy Gilmore 2 Script in the Works From Adam Sandler, Says Original Film Star . . Gajewski . Ryan . March 22, 2024 . March 23, 2024.
  6. Web site: Happy Gilmore Sequel Greenlighted At Netflix. Deadline Hollywood. Matt. Grobat. May 15, 2024. May 15, 2024.
  7. Web site: Chinman . Luke . Happy Gilmore 2: All About Adam Sandler’s Follow-Up to His ‘90s Comedy Classic . . 21 August 2024 . August 7, 2024.
  8. Web site: Perella . Vincent . Adam Sandler Confirms Benny Safdie Is in Happy Gilmore 2 and Says That His Josh Safdie Baseball Film Is 'Hopefully Going to Come Back' . . 21 August 2024 . August 21, 2024.
  9. Web site: Evans . Greg . Adam Sandler Says Travis Kelce Set For Happy Gilmore Sequel Cameo . . 21 August 2024 . August 21, 2024.
  10. Web site: Galuppo . Mia . Bad Bunny Joins Adam Sandler in ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ (Exclusive) . . September 10, 2024 . September 10, 2024 .
  11. Web site: September 25, 2024 . Margaret Qualley reveals how she got the part in Adam Sandler's 'Happy Gilmore 2' . September 25, 2024 . The International News.
  12. Web site: Kroll . Justin . Professional Wrestling Star Maxwell Jacob Friedman Joins Adam Sandler In ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ . . September 27, 2024 . September 27, 2024.
  13. Web site: Gajewski . Ryan . Happy Gilmore 2: Infamous Pro Golfer John Daly Reveals He Filmed Role in Netflix Sequel . . 27 September 2024 . September 27, 2024.
  14. Web site: September 9, 2024 . Harrison . Scoop . Happy Gilmore 2 Officially Begins Production, Adam Sandler Reveals . September 9, 2024 . Consequence Film.
  15. Web site: Morel . Kyle . 2024-08-21 . The casting call for 'Happy Gilmore 2' drew a massive crowd to this small New Jersey town . 2024-10-02 . Golfweek . . en-US.
  16. Web site: ‘Happy Gilmore 2 ‘ Filming to Start at Fiddler’s Elbow in Upcoming Weeks . 2024-10-02 . TAPinto . en.
  17. Web site: Ahmad . Manahil . This North Jersey restaurant will be a filming spot for 'Happy Gilmore' sequel . 2024-10-02 . North Jersey Media Group . en-US.
  18. Web site: Barron . Sam . 2024-09-17 . Adam Sandler, Judd Apatow Spotted Filming 'Happy Gilmore 2' At Hackettstown Golf Course . 2024-09-18 . Hackettstown Daily Voice . en.
  19. Web site: 2024-09-13 . VIDEO: Adam Sandler Spotted Filming in South Orange & Maplewood . 2024-10-02 . The Village Green . en-US.
  20. Web site: Kuperinsky . Amy . 2024-09-17 . See photos of Adam Sandler on ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ set in N.J. . 2024-10-02 . nj.com . en.
  21. Web site: Gallotto . Tony . NJ Goes ‘Ga-Ga’ for 'Happy Gilmore’ Star Adam Sandler . 2024-10-02 . TAPinto . en.
  22. Web site: Ahmad . Manahil . Here's where Adam Sandler is filming 'Happy Gilmore 2' in NJ . 2024-10-02 . North Jersey Media Group . en-US.
  23. Web site: Kiefer . Eric . 2024-09-30 . 'Happy Gilmore 2' Films In Newark; City Adds To Its Hollywood Resume . 2024-10-02 . Newark, NJ Patch . en.
  24. Web site: Ahmad . Manahil . Latest Adam Sandler North Jersey spotting comes in Verona while filming 'Happy Gilmore 2' . 2024-10-02 . North Jersey Media Group . en-US.
  25. Web site: Richards . Bailey . Happy Gilmore Is Back! Adam Sandler and Ben Stiller Spotted Filming Long-Awaited Sequel in New Jersey . November 9, 2024 . People.
  26. Web site: Gajewski . Ryan . ‘Happy Gilmore’ Director Returning for Role in Netflix Sequel . . November 18, 2024.

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