Netflix confirmed that Adam Sandler will return to star in “Happy Gilmore 2,” the long-awaited followup to the 1996 golf comedy, Variety reported.
Netflix confirmed the new film during its upfront presentation to advertisers on Wednesday in New York City, according to the entertainment news website.
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“Happy Gilmore,” written by Sandler and Tim Herlihy, remains one of the actor’s most popular films, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Sandler plays the lead character, a hockey player who learns he can channel his anger into winning pro golf tournaments.
He bedevils an arrogant golf pro, Shooter McGavin, played by Christopher McDonald, according to IMDb.com. The film also starred the late Carl Weathers as Chubbs Peterson, Julie Bowen and a memorable appearance by the late game-show host, Bob Barker.
“Happy Gilmore” made nearly $40 million at the worldwide box office in 1996, Variety reported.
Netflix did not release any details about the new film, its storyline, writer or director, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Sandler dropped some hints during a recent appearance on “The Dan Patrick Show.”
“Dude, we’ve been talking about a ‘Happy 2′and we’re working on some stuff,” Sandler said, according to The Hollywood Reporter. “But don’t tell anybody.”
McDonald initially started rumors of a sequel in March, when he said that Sandler showed him a first draft of the film when they happened to run into one another, Variety reported.
“I saw Adam about two weeks ago, and he says to me, ‘McDonald, you’re gonna love this,’” McDonald said. “I said, ‘What?’ He says, ‘How about that,’ and he shows me the first draft of ‘Happy Gilmore 2.’ Maybe you should cut that out (of this audio) because I don’t wanna be a liar, but he did show me that, and I thought, ‘Well, that would be awesome.’ So, it’s in the works. Fans demand it, dammit!”
Sandler has a $250 million deal with Netflix and has produced eight titles for the streaming service, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
His most recent effort was the teen comedy “You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah,” which premiered on Netflix in August 2023.
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Through the years 1992: Saturday Night Live -- Episode 20 -- Pictured: (l-r) Kevin Nealon, Adam Sander as Opera Man during the 'Weekend Update' skit on May 16, 1992 -- (Photo by: Alan Singer/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images) (NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via)
Through the years 1992: SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE - Season 18 Press Conference - Pictured: (back row l-r) Adam Sandler, David Spade, Ellen Cleghorne, Kevin Nealon, Phil Hartman, Tim Meadows (2nd row) Chris Rock, Julia Sweeney, Dana Carvey, Rob Schneider (front row l-r) Chris Farley, Al Franken, Melanie Hutshell on September 24, 1992 - Photo by: (Al Levine/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images) (NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via)
Through the years 1994: Chris Farley, Chris Rock, Adam Sandler and David Spade (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc) (Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc)
Through the years 1996: Bob Barker and Adam Sandler during "Happy Gilmore" Premiere at Cineplex Odeon Century Plaza Cinema in Century City, California, United States. (Photo by Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images) (Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection via Getty)
Through the years 1998: Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler during "The Wedding Singer" New York City Premiere - After Party at Planet Hollywood in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images) (Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty)
Through the years 1999: New York City Adam Sandler On The Set Filming "Little Nicky" In Downtown New York City. (Photo By Mario Magnani/Getty Images) (Mario Magnani/Getty Images)
Through the years 2002: (L-R) Actors Jack Nicholson and Adam Sandler watch the Sacramento Kings take on the Los Angeles Lakers in Game three of the Western Conference Finals during the 2002 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California on May 24, 2002. The Kings won 103-90. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2002 NBAE (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images) (Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
Through the years 2003: Adam Sandler poses with his bride model-actress Jackie Titone at their wedding June 22, 2003 in Malibu, California. (Photo by Nick Gossen Courtesy ofAdamSandler.com/Getty Images) (Getty Images/Getty Images)
Through the years 2003: MALIBU, CA - JUNE 22: Adam Sandler poses with his pet bulldog Meatball at his wedding June 22, 2003 in Malibu, California. Sandler married model-actress Jackie Titone. (Photo by Nick Gossen Courtesy of AdamSandler.com/Getty Images) (Getty Images/Getty Images)
Through the years 2005: Actor Adam Sandler competes in the fourth annual First Hawaiian Bank's Pro-Junior Golf Challenge at Waialae Country Club January 11, a kick-off event for the 2005 Sony Open. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images) (Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)
Through the years 2006: Actor Adam Sandler shoots a basketball during an appearance on MTV's Total Request Live at MTV Times Square Studios June 22, 2006 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Getty Images) (Evan Agostini/Getty Images)
Through the years 2008: Actor Adam Sandler speaks to a fan during the "You Don't Mess With The Zohan" film premiere at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on May 28, 2008 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Through the years 2008: Actor/musician Adam Sandler performs onstage during the 3rd Annual VH1 Rock Honors at UCLA's Pauley Pavillion on July 12, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Through the years 2012: Actor/executive producer Adam Sandler attends the screening of Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation's 'Hotel Transylvania' at Pacific Theatre at The Grove on September 22, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images) (Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images)
Through the years 2019: Actor Adam Sandler at the premiere of A24's "Uncut Gems" at The Dome at Arclight Hollywood on December 11, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Through the years 2020: SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 12: Adam Sandler attends the 25th Annual Critics' Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 12, 2020 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association) (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice )
Through the years 2020: SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 08: Adam Sandler accepts the Best Male Lead award for 'Uncut Gems' onstage during the 2020 Film Independent Spirit Awards on February 08, 2020 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images) (Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images)
Through the years 2022: LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 01: (L-R) Queen Latifah and Adam Sandler attend the Netflix World Premiere of "Hustle" at Regency Village Theatre on June 01, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Netflix) (Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Netflix)
Through the years Adam Sandler onstage during the 24th Annual Mark Twain Prize For American Humor at The Kennedy Center on March 19, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images) (Paul Morigi/Getty Images)
