From Good Morning America.
Adam Sandler’s beloved character, Happy Gilmore, is making his return in "Happy Gilmore 2," and things have definitely changed.
Nearly 30 years since Happy first hit the big screen, "Happy Gilmore" became a ’90s classic that helped launch Sandler into comedy superstardom with its hilarious one-liners and over-the-top antics on the golf course.
In an interview with Michael Strahan that aired on "Good Morning America" Monday, Sandler shared why he decided to bring Gilmore out of retirement, revealing that fan requests for a sequel finally got to him.
"When I walk down the street a lotta times people will say, ‘you ever gonna do Happy Gilmore 2?’" he shared. "And for 28 years, I was like, ‘What are you talking about? No.’ And then all of a sudden I was like, ‘Maybe.’"
The film, which was announced by Netflix in May 2024, also boasts a star-studded cast with cameos from Bad Bunny, Travis Kelce and even professional golfers.
"Happy Gilmore 2" will hit Netflix on July 25.
00:00 – Happy Gilmore 2: Why Now?
00:20 – Writing the Sequel & Fan Demand
00:38 – Where Happy Is Now
01:08 – Star-Studded Cameos
01:31 – How They Got Everyone Involved
01:51 – Surprising Performances
02:14 – Bad Bunny & Pro Golfers on Set
02:34 – John Daly’s Influence on Happy
03:17 – Sandler’s Family in the Film
03:36 – Daughters’ Reactions to the Original
04:13 – Most Quoted Line from Fans
04:35 – Easter Eggs & Respecting the Original
05:00 – Aging Athletes & Staying in the Game
05:25 – Playing with Bryson DeChambeau
05:58 – Can Sandler Still Swing Like Happy?
06:30 – Golf Nerves & Pressure
07:07 – Who Would Win: Sandler vs. Athlete?
07:41 – Basketball Stories & Pickup Games
08:35 – Athletes’ Respect for Sandler
08:54 – Derrick Henry’s Movie Bet
09:45 – Adam Sandler’s Signature Style
10:27 – Comfort Over Fashion
11:07 – Tuxedos & the Oscars Bit
12:23 – The Joy of Dressing Down
13:03 – Oscar Buzz for "J. Kelly"
13:26 – Working with George Clooney
13:44 – Wrapping Up & Golf Plans
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