Actor and comedian Adam Sandler has confirmed that Benny Safdie will appear in ‘Happy Gilmore 2’, a direct sequel to the original 1996 film. IndieWire first broke this news. The sequel is currently in the works at Netflix.
Sandler recently attended the New York City premiere of his new Netflix stand-up special, “Adam Sandler: Love You”, with Josh Safdie, brother of Benny Safdie. The Safdie Brothers are best known for working with Sandler in the critically acclaimed “Uncut Gems”, which gave Sandler’s acting career new wings. The actor delivered a tour-de-force performance in this A24 project as Howard Ratner, a charismatic but deeply flawed character jeweler and gambler driven by his own desires.
Sandler confirmed Benny Safdie’s involvement in Happy Gilmore 2 to IndieWire during the premiere. The success of the original 1996 movie rose Sandler’s stardom immensely. The first movie earned over $41 million globally against a $12 million budget. It revolves around the titular character, an unsuccessful hockey player who manages to discover his talent for golf. He eventually decides to compete in a golf tournament to save his grandmother’s home from foreclosure.
Apart from Sandler, the first Happy Gilmore movie starred Christopher McDonald, Julie Bowen, the late Carl Weathers, the late Frances Bay, Kevin Nealon, and more. Netflix is yet to reveal the sequel’s release date. The actor’s upcoming comedy special, “Adam Sandler: Love You” will premiere on August 27 on the streaming platform. Stay tuned for more updates.