Nearly 30 years later, a much-anticipated sequel to Adam Sandler’s Happy Gilmore movie returns some of these fan-favorite characters to the screen, while also introducing fresh faces to the cult-following franchise.
Happy Gilmore 2 wouldn’t exist without Adam Sandler, who reclaims the golf club-wielding, Timberland-stomping, devil-may-care title role. Christopher McDonald also returns as Happy’s snooty nemesis, Shooter McGavin. Julie Bowen is Happy’s level-headed wife, Virginia, and Ben Stiller plays the mustachioed Hal. “It feels like there was an overwhelming ‘Yes,’ ” says director Kyle Newacheck of the roster who signed on to reprise their roles. “There was also an abundance of, ‘Hey, how can I get in?’ The love for this movie is — I’ll use a big word — unequivocal.”
A feast of golfers — many of whom took turns in the reality series Full Swing — musicians, other athletes, comedians, and actors also join the fun — including Bad Bunny, Eminem, Rory McIlroy, Steve Buscemi, Travis Kelce, Eric André, Benny Safdie, and many more. “People love it, and I get that, because I’m a fan of the first one,” adds Newacheck. “A lot of these guys, the golfers and people who are near and dear to Adam Sandler and the movie, they all wanted to come and say hi and play and be a part of it and contribute to the second one.” The entire creative team also returns: Tim Herlihy co-writes, Happy Gilmore director Dennis Dugan executive produces, and Jack Giarraputo and Robert Simonds also produce.
In his cameo, Eminem trash-talks with Happy before getting thrown into the lake full of alligators by bunch of teenagers. You can watch the Eminem scene below:
