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11 hours ago
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Happy Gilmore 2: Adam Sandler's Bad Boy Golfer Gets Back Into the Swing of Things in New Trailer — Watch
Prepare to get Happy again. Netflix has released the full trailer for Happy Gilmore 2, the sequel to Adam Sandler's hit 1996 golf comedy that hits Netflix on Friday, July 25. (Press PLAY above for a sneak peek.) More from TVLine Casting News: Boston Blue Adds Maggie Lawson, Lincoln Lawyer Enlists Cobie Smulders and More Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale Trailer Offers First Glimpse at Maggie Smith Tribute - Watch Nobody Wants This Lands Season 2 Premiere Date at Netflix - Watch the Cast's Video Announcement In a previous teaser trailer, which Sandler shared on Instagram in December, Happy mourned the loss of his pal 'Chubbs' Peterson — played in the first Happy Gilmore film by Carl Weathers, who died in February 2024 — before crossing paths with sworn nemesis Shooter McGavin (Christopher McDonald). Netflix first announced the movie pickup as part of its Upfront presentation to advertisers last year, affirming that 'Adam Sandler will reprise his iconic role in a brand-new movie, Happy Gilmore 2.' It was McDonald, via a radio interview — and then Drew Barrymore, somewhat randomly — who first got the Happy Gilmore 2 buzz going. During an episode of Barrymore's syndicated daytime talker, she received, in real time via text, confirmation from Sandler that a sequel script was in progress. Sandler co-wrote the original 1996 motion picture and also starred as the titular Happy Gilmore, a lovable loser who only ever wanted to be a professional hockey player. But when Happy discovers he actually has a talent for playing an entirely different sport, golf — and after his grandmother learns that she will lose her home unless she ponies up $270K for the IRS — he joins a golf tournament to try and win enough money to save the day. The Happy Gilmore cast also included Christopher McDonald as a rival golfer, Julie Bowen as Happy's love interest, the late Frances Bay as Grandma and the late Carl Weathers as retired pro 'Chubbs' Peterson, while the late game show icon Bob Barker had an instantly iconic cameo as himself. Among the Happy Gilmore 2 castings, you have Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce doing 'something' and Josh Safdie, who directed Sandler in Uncut Gems, in 'a juicy part.' Are you looking forward to seeing Happy Gilmore hit the links again? Best of TVLine 'Missing' Shows, Found! Get the Latest on Ahsoka, Monarch, P-Valley, Sugar, Anansi Boys and 25+ Others Yellowjackets Mysteries: An Up-to-Date List of the Series' Biggest Questions (and Answers?) The Emmys' Most Memorable Moments: Laughter, Tears, Historical Wins, 'The Big One' and More
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Casting News: Boston Blue Adds Maggie Lawson, Lincoln Lawyer Enlists Cobie Smulders and More
Maggie Lawson is getting back into law enforcement. The Psych star is joining the cast of Boston Blue, CBS' Donnie Wahlberg-led offshoot of Blue Bloods, our sister site Deadline reports. Lawson is playing Boston Police Department Superintendent Sarah Silver, the 'strong-willed' and 'decisive' stepsister of Detective Lena Silver (played by Sonequa Martin-Green). Per her official description, 'Sarah is well aware of the tightrope she can walk sometimes between her job and her family.' More from TVLine Nobody Wants This Lands Season 2 Premiere Date at Netflix - Watch the Cast's Video Announcement Wednesday: Netflix Releases First Six Minutes of Season 2 - Watch Them Here Happy Gilmore 2: Adam Sandler's Bad Boy Golfer Gets Back Into the Swing of Things in New Trailer - Watch In addition to Wahlberg, reprising the role of Blue Bloods' Danny Reagan, the cast of Boston Blue also includes Ernie Hudson (Quantum Leap) as Lena's grandfather Reverend Peters, an 'open-minded and welcoming' pastor of a historic Baptist church in Boston. Airing Fridays at 10/9c this fall (premiere date TBA), Boston Blue finds Wahlberg's Danny leaving New York City — and his family — to take a position with the Boston Police Department. In other recent casting news… * Cobie Smulders has joined The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4 — which is based on the sixth novel in the titular Michael Connelly series, The Law of Innocence — in an undisclosed role, Variety reports. * Summer Howell (Cult of Chucky) is confirmed to headline Prime Video's adaptation of Stephen King's Carrie, with Matthew Lillard now set to play Principal Grayle, Deadline reports. Additionally, Samantha Sloyan (The Pitt) will play Carrie's mother, Margaret, while Alison Thornton (School Spirits), Siena Agudong (Resident Evil), Amber Midthunder (Roswell, New Mexico), Josie Totah (The Buccaneers), Arthur Conti (Beetlejuice Beetlejuice), Joel Oulette (Sullivan's Crossing) and Thalia Dudek (Doctor Who) will fill other roles. * Tyner Rushing (For All Mankind) has boarded Hulu's limited series about the Murdaugh murders, Variety reports, playing Det. Laura Rutland, a lead investigator assigned to the case. * Season 3 of Hulu's Reasonable Doubt, still filming in Atlanta, has cast rapper Kash Doll as Nisha, the assistant and close friend of recurring guest star Rumer Willis' Wendy (Ozzie's stylist and confident girlfriend). Best of TVLine Stars Who Almost Played Other TV Roles — on Grey's Anatomy, NCIS, Lost, Gilmore Girls, Friends and Other Shows TV Stars Almost Cast in Other Roles Fall TV Preview: Who's In? Who's Out? Your Guide to Every Casting Move!
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a day ago
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Casting News: Boston Blue Adds Maggie Lawson, Lincoln Lawyer Enlists Cobie Smulders and More
Maggie Lawson is getting back into law enforcement. The Psych star is joining the cast of Boston Blue, CBS' Donnie Wahlberg-led offshoot of Blue Bloods, our sister site Deadline reports. Lawson is playing Boston Police Department Superintendent Sarah Silver, the 'strong-willed' and 'decisive' stepsister of Detective Lena Silver (played by Sonequa Martin-Green). Per her official description, 'Sarah is well aware of the tightrope she can walk sometimes between her job and her family.' More from TVLine Nobody Wants This Lands Season 2 Premiere Date at Netflix - Watch the Cast's Video Announcement Wednesday: Netflix Releases First Six Minutes of Season 2 - Watch Them Here Happy Gilmore 2: Adam Sandler's Bad Boy Golfer Gets Back Into the Swing of Things in New Trailer - Watch In addition to Wahlberg, reprising the role of Blue Bloods' Danny Reagan, the cast of Boston Blue also includes Ernie Hudson (Quantum Leap) as Lena's grandfather Reverend Peters, an 'open-minded and welcoming' pastor of a historic Baptist church in Boston. Airing Fridays at 10/9c this fall (premiere date TBA), Boston Blue finds Wahlberg's Danny leaving New York City — and his family — to take a position with the Boston Police Department. In other recent casting news… * Cobie Smulders has joined The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4 — which is based on the sixth novel in the titular Michael Connelly series, The Law of Innocence — in an undisclosed role, Variety reports. * Summer Howell (Cult of Chucky) is confirmed to headline Prime Video's adaptation of Stephen King's Carrie, with Matthew Lillard now set to play Principal Grayle, Deadline reports. Additionally, Samantha Sloyan (The Pitt) will play Carrie's mother, Margaret, while Alison Thornton (School Spirits), Siena Agudong (Resident Evil), Amber Midthunder (Roswell, New Mexico), Josie Totah (The Buccaneers), Arthur Conti (Beetlejuice Beetlejuice), Joel Oulette (Sullivan's Crossing) and Thalia Dudek (Doctor Who) will fill other roles. * Tyner Rushing (For All Mankind) has boarded Hulu's limited series about the Murdaugh murders, Variety reports, playing Det. Laura Rutland, a lead investigator assigned to the case. * Season 3 of Hulu's Reasonable Doubt, still filming in Atlanta, has cast rapper Kash Doll as Nisha, the assistant and close friend of recurring guest star Rumer Willis' Wendy (Ozzie's stylist and confident girlfriend). Best of TVLine Stars Who Almost Played Other TV Roles — on Grey's Anatomy, NCIS, Lost, Gilmore Girls, Friends and Other Shows TV Stars Almost Cast in Other Roles Fall TV Preview: Who's In? Who's Out? Your Guide to Every Casting Move!
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‘Blue Bloods' Spinoff ‘Boston Blue' Casts ‘Psych' Star Maggie Lawson
Maggie Lawson has been cast as a series regular in 'Boston Blue,' CBS' upcoming spinoff of 'Blue Bloods.' She will play Boston Police Department superintendent Sarah Silver, who is described as 'well aware of the tightrope she can walk sometimes between her job and her family.' More from Variety California Senators Suggest Paramount-Trump Settlement Would Amount to a Bribe and Harm Independent Press Trump Lawyers Claim '60 Minutes' Harris Interview Caused Him 'Mental Anguish,' Argue That the 'First Amendment Is No Shield to News Distortion' in Motion to Deny Paramount Bid to Dismiss Lawsuit 'Comics Unleashed' Returns to CBS Late-Night Schedule Following 'Midnight' Cancellation 'Boston Blue' stars Donnie Wahlberg in a reprisal of his 'Blue Bloods' role, officer Danny Reagan. The series follows Danny after he takes a role with Boston PD, where he is partnered with detective Lena Silver (Sonequa Martin-Green), the eldest daughter of a prominent law enforcement family. This won't be Lawson's first time playing a cop: she is best known for starring as Juliet O'Hara in 'Psych,' which ran on the USA network for eight seasons from 2006 to 2014, as well 'Psych: The Movie' (2017), 'Psych 2: Lassie Come Home' (2020) and 'Psych 3: This Is Gus (2021).' In 2024, she starred in the Hallmark Christmas movie 'Sugarplummed,' and also recently reunited with 'Psych' star Corbin Bernsen in an indie comedy pilot called 'Woodstockers.' Her other credits include a lead role in the 2020 Fox sitcom 'Outmatched' and recurring roles in Seasons 2 and 3 of Netflix's 'The Santa Clarita Diet,' Season 3 of Fox's 'Lethal Weapon,' Seasons 2 and 3 of Netflix's 'The Ranch' and Season 12 of CBS' 'Two and a Half Men.' Lawson is repped by Gersh and Principal Entertainment. 'Boston Blue' is executive produced by showrunners Brandon Sonnier and Brandon Margolis as well as Jerry Bruckheimer, KristieAnne Reed and Wahlberg. CBS Studios produces the series in association with Jerry Bruckheimer Television, and the series will be distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution. Best of Variety What's Coming to Netflix in June 2025 New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts?


Daily Mirror
21-05-2025
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Blue Bloods' Boston Blue confirms major Hollywood star will replace Tom Selleck
Blue Bloods spin-off Boston Blue has confirmed who will be playing the grandfather of Sonequa Martin-Green's Detective Lena Silver. Boston Blue has unveiled its new Frank Reagan, with the Blue Bloods spin-off set to debut in late 2025. While Tom Selleck was a key figure in CBS' Blue Bloods as the Reagan family patriarch Frank Reagan, there's been no word on whether he'll make an appearance in Boston Blue. When Danny Reagan (portrayed by Donnie Wahlberg) joins the Boston PD, he'll be teamed up with Detective Lena Silver (Sonequa Martin-Green), who also hails from a distinguished police family. At the helm of that family is Reverend Peters, described as "a renowned pastor of a historic Baptist church in Boston", who is an "open-minded, welcoming man that is comfortable in all traditions". The actor stepping into the role of Reverend Peters, familiar to film buffs, has now been disclosed. Boston Blue's Reverend Peters will be played by actor Ernie Hudson. He's best known for his roles as Winston Zeddemore in the Ghostbusters series and McDonald in Sandra Bullock's Miss Congeniality. Hudson's other credits include LA's Finest, Quantum Leap, The Family Business, The Crow and The Basketball Diaries. Much like Magnum PI star Tom Selleck's fatherly role as Frank Reagan, Hudson's pastor is anticipated to take on a similar role prior to Blue Bloods' cancellation after 14 seasons. CBS has unveiled more about the Silver family tree, revealing that Reverend Peters is the father of Boston's District Attorney Mae Silver and grandfather to Superintendent Ashley Silver, rookie officer Isaac Silver and Detective Lena Silver. To date, apart from Reverend Peters, the only member of the Silver family who has been cast is The Walking Dead actress Sonequa Martin-Green, who will play Lena. There's no official release date for Boston Blue as yet. However, it's expected to premiere in the autumn of 2025 and when it does, the spin-off will take over the Friday 10pm slot currently occupied by Blue Bloods. Blue Bloods is available to watch on CBS.