September 9th 2024.
Netflix has officially announced the production of Happy Gilmore 2, much to the excitement of fans. The original film, released in the 1990s, has remained a beloved comedy for many and now, 28 years later, its sequel is finally happening. Hollywood star Adam Sandler, who also wrote and starred in the first film, shared the news on Instagram with a photo of his character's iconic hockey jersey hanging on a costume rail with his name on it. He captioned the photo with a famous quote from the movie, "It ain't over. The way I see it... we've only just begun."
Although the sequel was confirmed earlier this year as part of Sandler's deal with Netflix, fans have been eagerly anticipating it for years. Their excitement was evident in the comments on Sandler's post, with many expressing their delight and predicting that the sequel will be just as successful as the first. Some even went as far as calling the original film "one of the greatest movies of all time."
Many fans also noted that the news was shared on Sandler's birthday, sending him their best wishes and adding to the excitement of the announcement. The original film, directed by Dennis Dugan, followed the story of Happy, a former hockey player with a temper and a foul mouth, who turns to golf in order to save his grandmother's home from being sold.
Sandler will reprise his role as the unconventional golfer, along with original co-stars Christopher McDonald and Julie Bowen, who may also make a comeback. The film also featured the late Carl Weathers as former pro golfer Chubbs and Julie Bowen as PR director Virginia Venit. Ben Stiller made a cameo appearance as an evil residential home manager and Christopher McDonald played the arch rival Shooter McGavin.
With a budget of only $12 million, the film made an impressive $41.2 million at the box office, solidifying Sandler's place as a comedic actor. However, some fans have expressed concerns about returning to such a beloved movie, especially with the passing of some of the original cast members. But, there will also be some new faces, such as NFL player Travis Kelce, who will make a cameo appearance in the sequel.
Sandler, who has been involved in the development of the sequel, has assured fans that they have worked hard on the script and are determined not to let anyone down. He also shared that many professional golfers will be making an appearance in the film, adding to the excitement and anticipation for its release.
While a release date has yet to be announced, fans can currently stream the original Happy Gilmore on Netflix. And with production officially underway, it won't be long before we get to see Happy back on the big screen. As Sandler said, "it's just the beginning."
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