Ben Stiller in ‘Zoolander’. Photo: Paramount Pictures.
Preview:
- Ben Stiller is back for ‘Happy Gilmore 2.’
- Adam Sandler co-wrote and is returning to star in the comedy sequel.
- Travis Kelce and more are aboard the movie, which is shooting now.
After years of speculation, Adam Sandler is making good on his promise to return to the world of unexpected golf prodigy Happy Gilmore, as ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ has been shooting in New Jersey for a few weeks now.
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And fans of the 1996 classic sports comedy will be happy to hear that one of the original players is coming back to –– if we had to guess, though no information has emerged beyond him being spotted on set –– cause trouble for our hero.
Ben Stiller, who played a nursing home orderly named Hal who exaggerates to Happy about the way his grandmother is treated at the facility (more on the plot below) where she’s forced to move, is returning for the new film.
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What was the story of ‘Happy Gilmore’?
Adam Sandler in ‘Happy Gilmore’. Photo: Universal Pictures.
Happy Gilmore (Sandler) has long aspired to be a hockey player. Despite a powerful slapshot, Happy’s inability to skate and his volatile behavior excludes him from being accepted by any hockey team. Furthermore, Happy’s grandma is being evicted from her home after failing to pay her taxes.
After playing with some golf clubs and learning he can shoot golf balls far distances, he decides to join the PGA Tour in an effort to win money to buy back his grandmother’s home. Happy’s bad-boy image attracts a loyal following, but also attracts the attention of Shooter McGavin, the favorite to win the PGA Tour who is worried that Happy’s rise to stardom will undermine his shot to win.
Along the way, he’s helped by Carl Weathers’ one-armed mentor, Chubbs and trades blows with ‘The Price is Right’ host Bob Barker.
Who else is in ‘Happy Gilmore 2’?
(L to R) Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. Photo: Travis Kelce’s Instagram Account.
Alongside Stiller, some of the cast of the first movie are returning for this one, including Christopher McDonald as Shooter and Julie Bowen as Sandler’s character’s romantic interest, Virginia Venit.
New this time are comedian Nick Swardson, filmmaker Benny Safdie (who has directed Sandler in the past), musician Bad Bunny, actor Margaret Qualley and NFL star Travis Kelce.
What’s the latest news on ‘Happy Gilmore 2’?
Adam Sandler in ‘Happy Gilmore’. Photo: Universal Pictures.
Kyle Newacheck is directing the sequel from a script by Sandler and his frequent collaborator Tim Herlihy.
Not much has been released about the story, but Sandler went on Kelce’s ‘New Heights’ podcast and revealed the following:
“The movie itself picks up from an older guy who played golf a long time. Some stuff goes on in his life, and he’s different. He’s a bit of a mess. And then we try to get his life cooking again.”
When will ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ be on screens?
Netflix is backing the new movie but has yet to announce a release date.
(L to R) Carl Weathers and Adam Sandler in ‘Happy Gilmore.’ Photo: Universal Pictures.