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Adam Sandler Returns as Happy Gilmore in Netflix Sequel with Travis Kelce, Bad Bunny Cameos Set for 2025

Dec 25, 2024, 06:35 PM

Netflix has released the first teaser trailer for 'Happy Gilmore 2,' the sequel to the 1996 sports comedy, set to premiere on the streaming platform in 2025. Adam Sandler reprises his role as Happy Gilmore, the former ice hockey player turned professional golfer. The teaser features Sandler in his iconic Boston Bruins jersey, executing his trademark running swing and riding his golf club like a horse. Returning cast members include Julie Bowen as Virginia Venit and Christopher McDonald as Shooter McGavin, with a notable scene showing a face-off between Gilmore and McGavin in a cemetery. New additions to the cast include NFL star Travis Kelce, who appears as a golf clubhouse staffer, and celebrities such as Bad Bunny and Kid Cudi. The teaser also hints at cameos from other stars including Eminem and Jack Nicklaus, though details about their roles remain undisclosed. The film, directed by Kyle Newacheck and co-written by Sandler and Tim Herlihy, promises to blend nostalgia with new elements for fans of the original.