Summary

• Happy Gilmore 2 script is in the works by Adam Sandler, breaking his trend of avoiding sequels.
• The potential return of key characters like Shooter McGavin and a mature Happy raises excitement among fans of the beloved '90s comedy.
• The storyline for Happy Gilmore 2 remains a mystery, but ideas have been floated involving Happy participating in a Senior Tour Golf showdown.

The original is one of Adam Sandler's best comedies but will Happy Gilmore 2 ever happen? Happy Gilmore was a key movie that, alongside Billy Madison, helped make Adam Sandler a leading man. The 1996 comedy featured Sandler as the title character, a failed ice hockey player who discovers an unlikely talent for golf. He uses this skill to win prize money that would help his grandmother get her house back, but first, he has to beat a jealous rival and learn to control his explosive anger.

Happy Gilmore made great use of Sandler's comic skills and featured a fantastic supporting cast, including Christopher McDonald as Gilmore's rival Shooter McGavin, Carl Weathers (Rocky I - IV), and an uncredited Ben Stiller as evil retirement home orderly Hal. The success of the film led to bigger movies for Sandler like The Wedding Singer and The Waterboy, but Happy Gilmore is still considered one of his funniest films. Happy Gilmore still has a sizable cult following, but Sandler typically has an aversion to making sequels that might stop Happy Gilmore 2 from ever happening.

Happy Gilmore 2 Latest News

Adam Sandler Confirms Development Of The Sequel

Just a short time after his co-star Christopher McDonald spilled the beans on the sequel, Adam Sandler has confirmed Happy Gilmore 2's development. While speaking on Dan Patrick's show, Sandler confirmed that what McDonald said was true and that he and co-writer Tim Herlihy are currently writing. Sandler mentioned that Netflix is involved, but the streamer has yet to formally announce their plans for the speculated sequel.

Happy Gilmore 2 Is Confirmed In Development

The Movie Still Isn't Green-Lit

Though Christopher McDonald and Sandler's recent script updates are exciting news, Happy Gilmore 2 is still a long ways off and hasn't been formally announced. On the other hand, Sandler's immense popularity within the industry, and his notable connections with various studios, make the prospective sequel a no-brainer. While Sandler has rarely made sequels, he hasn't entirely sworn off them as well, and the cult success of Happy Gilmore ensures that the follow-up would be a hole-in-one for Netflix who will likely land the movie if it comes to fruition.

Happy Gilmore 2 Cast

Who Could Return For The Sequel?

Unfortunately, the cast of Happy Gilmore 2 would be noticeably different from the first because of some real-world developments in the three decades since its release. Sandler would need to be back on hand to reprise his role as former hockey player Happy Gilmore, but the rest of the cast is entirely contingent upon where the story of the prospective sequel decides to go. Christopher McDonald's enthusiasm suggests Shooter McGavin will return to vex Happy once again, and he is still the perfect villain for the sequel.

Notable Sandler cohorts like Ben Stiller, Kevin Nealon, and Allen Covert could all reprise their roles, and other frequent collaborators from Sandler's Happy Madison films could also make appearances as new characters. While the passing of Carl Weathers, Richard Kiel, and Bob Barker means they can't return, romantic lead Julie Bowen could reprise her role as public relations director, Virginia.

Happy Gilmore 2 Story

What Could Happen When Happy Returns?

With the plot of Happy Gilmore resolved by the end of the film, the sequel is extremely open-ended and nearly anything can happen. Though Sandler has always been cagey about sequels, he did reveal an idea for Happy Gilmore 2's story in 2022, and that could shine a light on what his mysterious script is about. In the interview, Sandler mused about a potential sequel that catches up with Happy in his older years as he still grapples with his temper.

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Based on the kernel of an idea, it's easy to see Happy returning to the golf world on a senior tour and taking on his old nemesis Shooter McGavin. A more mature Happy is an interesting prospect for Sandler, who has recently shown off his acting range in films like Uncut Gems. Until more details are revealed, Happy Gilmore 2 will remain a mystery, if it ever happens at all.