Talking about the fun sports movie, “Happy Gilmore” certainly brings the spice, and now, the Adam Sandler film is getting another run. It’s official that “Happy Gilmore 2” is in development, and it’s being produced by Netflix.
Adam Sandler is reportedly working on “Happy Gilmore 2,” with Christopher McDonald, who played Shooter McGavin, confirming the news. During a radio interview, McDonald shared that Sandler showed him the first draft of the sequel, surprising him with the development.
Reflecting on the past of this franchise, not only is it one of Sandler’s best works, but it also gave him a significant boost in the world of comedies.
About the plot of “Happy Gilmore,” it follows an aspiring ice hockey player, Happy, who discovers his talent for golf. Desperate to save his grandmother’s house from foreclosure, he joins a golf tournament to win the prize money. Despite his unconventional style and temper, he gains popularity but faces off against Shooter McGavin, his arrogant rival.
Returning to the present, Christopher McDonald, the co-actor, stated, “I saw Adam [Sandler] about two weeks ago, and he says to me, ‘McDonald, you’re gonna love this.’” McDonald said, “I said, ‘What?’ He says, ‘How about that,’ and he shows me the first draft of ‘Happy Gilmore 2.’ Maybe you should cut that out [of this audio] because I don’t want to be a liar, but he did show me that, and I thought, ‘Well, that would be awesome.’ So, it’s in the works. Fans demand it, dammit!”
With the script practically confirmed to exist, “Happy Gilmore 2” is indeed happening, and as Netflix is making some major attempts to dive into the realm of sports and sports-related films, it is definitely a positive step for the platform and the franchise.