Adam Sandler will reprise his ‘Happy Gilmore’ role nearly 30 years after Netflix confirmed a sequel is in the works
Good news for sports movie fans. A sequel to the classic 1996 golf comedy “Happy Gilmore” is officially in the works, Netflix confirmed on Wednesday.
The original film centered around Adam Sandler, who played a hockey player with obvious anger management issues. When he learns his grandmother needs money to keep the house after failing to pay her taxes, he eventually realizes his slapping skills translate to driving golf balls, eventually entering tournaments in an effort to earn enough money to save the house hers.
While competing in his newfound sport, Gilmore accidentally finds an enemy in professional Tour Shooter McGavin, who is looking to win the biggest prize in golf but sees Gilmore as an obstacle. for that journey. McGavin, played by Christopher McDonald, will return with Gilmore in the second film. The McDonald’s character has become an infamous sports movie villain in the nearly 30 years since the film’s release.
PGA Tour social media accounts celebrated the announcement by posting an old clip of Sandler on the golf course.
Rumors of this sequel have been floating around since earlier this year with Sandler and McDonald both involved in them. Netflix finally officially premiered the film this week. The company hasn’t revealed many details, although the next “Happy Gilmore” appears to still be in the early stages of production.
