Where Was Allen Covert's Caddie Otto in Happy Gilmore 2?
Why was Allen Covert's Caddie Otto absent from Happy Gilmore 2?
It seems there was no reason outside the movie to replace the actor in Happy Gilmore 2, as Allen Covert continues to share a working relationship with Adam Sandler, in whose films he often appears. It seems that the reason for Covert's character being cut out is mainly narrative.
Most characters from the first film, like Christopher McDonald as Shooter McGavin, Julie Bowen as Virginia, Ben Stiller as Hal L., and Dennis Dugan as Doug Thompson, all came back. But the second film also aimed to introduce some new faces and some new dynamics.
This was perhaps the reason they chose to go in a different direction with a new caddie, Oscar (Bad Bunny). Interestingly, Bad Bunny's character was one of the most appealing ones in the movie. He had one of the finest arcs throughout, often helping Happy push forward in his quest.
As for Otto, Happy Gilmore 2 revealed that Otto 'moved to Switzerland for tax purposes.' The movie revealed this during a conversation where Happy tried to recruit Will Zalatoris as his caddie.
As there is hardly any reason other than trying to bring in a new character, fans can assume that Allen Covert's character was simply replaced to add this intriguing new caddie. Bad Bunny's performance was appreciated by fans and had a story arc that dragged on till the very end.
Perhaps a cameo from Covert would have been nice for the fans of the first movie. But it seems the movie did not waste the role of the caddie, which kept many fans engaged in his storyline.
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