September 22nd 2024.
Fans of Adam Sandler's iconic character, Happy Gilmore, will be delighted to hear that the beloved comedian is bringing him back to the big screen. After 30 years since his last appearance, Sandler was recently spotted wearing his golfing gear as filming for the highly-anticipated sequel to the 90s classic begins.
Directed by Dennis Dugan, the original film, released in 1996, followed Happy, a hockey player with a penchant for violence and colorful language, as he enters a golf tournament to save his grandmother's home from being sold. And now, Sandler is returning to the golf course with a sequel announced by Netflix earlier this year.
Excitement for the film has been building since Sandler shared a photo of his iconic hockey jersey on Instagram, announcing the start of production. The comedian has been seen filming on the beach in New Jersey, wielding a single golf club, and even at a mini-golf facility. In one photo, Sandler can be seen lifting a golf club above his head, dressed in a blue hoodie and striking yellow jogging bottoms.
But it's not just the fans who are excited about the sequel. The mayor of a New Jersey township where filming is taking place took to social media to praise Sandler and his crew. He even shared a video on TikTok of the actor walking down some front porch steps in a red-striped bathrobe, carrying a bag of golf clubs.
The Farmview Golf Center in Washington Township also shared photos of Sandler in a purple hockey jersey, with the mayor expressing gratitude to Netflix for choosing their town as a filming location. He also thanked the township staff, police departments, and first responders for their hard work in pulling off the production on short notice.
Local businesses also got in on the action, with one sharing a photo of their staff posing with Sandler after they had to close for filming. Despite the inconvenience, the owner expressed that it was a pleasure to host Sandler and his crew and they are eagerly awaiting the film's release.
Although no official release date has been announced, fans can look forward to seeing Sandler reprise his role as Happy alongside a star-studded cast including Christopher McDonald, Julie Bowen, and Benito Martínez Ocasio. It's safe to say that the wait for Happy Gilmore 2 will be well worth it.
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