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New York Post
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Adam Sandler reveals ‘painful' reason why he had to rewrite ‘Happy Gilmore 2'
We'll miss you, Chubbs. Carl Weathers was set to reprise his role as Derick 'Chubbs' Peterson in the upcoming sequel to 'Happy Gilmore' before he died at age 76. 'We had a painful change. Carl Weathers had a massive part,' Adam Sandler, 58, revealed in a new interview with Collider. 'I would talk to Carl, and we were excited, and then Carl passed away.' 8 Carl Weathers, Adam Sandler in 'Happy Gilmore.' Getty Images 'We had to rewrite a lot of the stuff, and even what the story was,' the comedy actor continued. 'We made a lot of nice references to how great Chubbs was in the movie. That was the biggest change.' In 1996's 'Happy Gilmore,' Weathers played the golf mentor to Sandler's Happy Gilmore. Sandler told Collider that Chubbs had a bigger part in the sequel when they were drafting the initial scripts. 8 Adam Sandler in 'Happy Gilmore 2.' AP 'In the first version that we came up with, he had a son,' Sandler revealed of Weathers' character. 'He was coming back to me a lot in my dreams, and he had a son who was mad at Happy for causing the death of daddy.' 8 Adam Sandler, Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald, and Rich Eisen promote 'Happy Gilmore 2' at Netflix Tudum 2025. Getty Images for Netflix 8 Christopher McDonald and Adam Sandler in 'Happy Gilmore 2.' AP Weathers died of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in Feb. 2024, seven months before the sequel started shooting. 'A true great man. Great dad. Great actor. Great athlete,' Sandler wrote on Instagram in his tribute to Weathers at the time. 8 Adam Sandler as Happy Gilmore and Carl Weathers as Happy's coach, 'Chubbs' Peterson, in 'Happy Gilmore.' 'So much fun to be around always. Smart as hell. Loyal as hell. Funny as hell,' Sandler continued. 'Loved his sons more than anything. What a guy!! Everyone loved him. My wife and I had the best times with him every time we saw him. Love to his entire family and Carl will always be known as a true legend.' Earlier this year, 'Happy Gilmore 2' director Kyle Newacheck acknowledged the sequel wouldn't be the same without Weathers. 8 Carl Weathers at the NBC Universal winter press tour in 2017. AFP via Getty Images 'You can't make Happy Gilmore without Chubbs Peterson, it doesn't exist,' Newacheck, 41, told Collider. 'You can be assured his spirit is throughout the film. He may not be by Happy's side anymore, but he's on his shoulder.' 8 Adam Sandler in 'Happy Gilmore.' ©Universal/courtesy Everett While filming 'Happy Gilmore,' Weathers suffered a serious injury that caused him back pains for the rest of his life. 'I didn't tell anyone because, you know, I'm tough, man,' he recalled to GQ in 2020. 'Yeah I hurt my back and actually, to this day, it still really bothers me, because it was right on the spine.' 8 Carl Weathers attends 'The Mandalorian' premiere in LA in 2019. The 'Rocky' star explained that he got hurt during a 'blind fall' stunt and his body 'got trapped' by two stunt bags that crushed on his spine. 'I felt the pain and the burning sensation immediately,' he said. 'But again, I'm an athlete, I'm tough, I'm an actor, let's keep going.' Netflix's 'Happy Gilmore 2,' also starring Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald, Ben Stiller, Bad Bunny and Benny Safdie, debuts Friday.
Geek Tyrant
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Adam Sandler Says HAPPY GILMORE 2 Faced a 'Painful Change' After Carl Weathers' Death — GeekTyrant
Happy Gilmore 2 is just days away from its Netflix debut on July 25, and fans have been buzzing about Adam Sandler's long-awaited return to the golf course. The sequel promises plenty of celebrity cameos and the return of some fan-favorite characters, but one beloved figure will be missing: Chubbs Peterson. Carl Weathers, who brought Chubbs to life in the original film, passed away in 2024. His absence isn't just felt by fans—it had a major impact on the movie itself. Speaking with Collider, Sandler revealed just how much the loss changed the story. 'We had a painful change. Carl Weathers had a massive part. I would talk to Carl, and we were excited, and then Carl passed away. We had to rewrite a lot of the stuff, and even what the story was. We made a lot of nice references to how great Chubbs was in the movie. That was the biggest change.' According to Sandler, the original script heavily featured Chubbs, making the sequel fans will see a completely different film than what was first planned. While Chubbs won't appear physically, his legacy will play a big part in the story. Sandler even shared an early concept for the movie that kept Weathers involved in a unique way: 'In the first version that we came up with, he had a son. He was coming back to me a lot in my dreams, and he had a son who was mad at Happy for causing the death of daddy.' It's unclear if this idea was still on the table when Weathers passed away or if it had already been scrapped, but it shows how much the actor meant to the sequel. With Weathers gone, the team had to rethink the entire narrative, honoring Chubbs while moving the story forward. The final version still nods to the character. The Happy Gilmore 2 trailer reveals Lavell Crawford as Chubbs' son complete with a prosthetic hand like his father's. There's also a glimpse of Shooter McGavin in what appears to be a cemetery, suggesting an moment that acknowledges Chubbs' passing. Happy Gilmore 2 might not be the film Adam Sandler originally envisioned, but it's clear Chubbs Peterson remains at the heart of the story. Fans can see how it all comes together when the sequel hits Netflix on July 25.
Tom's Guide
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
'Alien: Earth' producer says the series will feature 'more Xenomorph' than any of the movies — and I'm here for it
What's that sound? Oh yeah, it's the unmistakable hiss of a Xenomorph ready to take over your screen — or maybe it's me, screaming with excitement. It's just over three weeks until 'Alien: Earth' debuts with its first two episodes, and in the lead-up, there's been plenty of conversation with the creative team about what fans can expect. In fact, executive producer Dana Gonzales shared plenty of insights in a recent Collider interview, including how 'Alien: Earth' will give fans more Xenomorph screen time than any previous movie in the franchise. Although Gonzales didn't specify exactly how many Xenomorphs will appear, he did say: 'All the movies, if you really study them, are like, 20 frames, two seconds, they show the Xenomorph. We have huge sequences where all you're seeing is the Xenomorph. It's driving a lot of things. 'We have a pretty incredible performer that's doing it and a great stunt team. We're asking them to do a lot. Again, it's finding the balance of how that works, because seriously, [nothing] in the franchise has shown as much as we have.' Since 'Alien: Earth' features more Xenomorph screen time than ever before, making sure the updated design looked great on camera was a top priority. Gonzales explained in the interview that while the series uses CGI in post-production, the Xenomorph itself is completely practical: 'It's 100% real.' He then added: 'And the Facehuggers we have, they're all real. I don't know how many we have, but we have many Facehuggers that do different things. So there are mostly real creatures. I think [it's] the fact that Wētā [FX] built these incredible characters that do several things really well that we can see them longer. Even the eggs are quite sophisticated, and we can show them. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. 'I think that's gonna be the strength of the show, especially to have eight hours of that compared to an hour and a half movie. I don't know our running time of creatures, but it's going to be quite a bit.' Originally, I was firmly convinced that the Xenomorph was at its best when kept lurking in the shadows just out of sight, mysterious and terrifying. After all, 'Alien' earned its iconic status by making the creature feel truly alien. But we've seen that approach countless times now, and 'Alien: Earth' is shifting gears. Don't get me wrong, I hope future movies continue to keep Xenomorphs lurking in the shadows to build suspense within a shorter runtime. But for a series, it makes sense to have them front and center. After all, this is eight hours of content, not just 90 minutes of horror. This upcoming series will explore how the Xenomorph adapts and reacts to an unfamiliar environment, introducing not only the classic terror but also new creatures designed to 're-mystify' the franchise, as director Noah Hawley described it. This fresh take genuinely excites me because it honors the legacy while pushing boundaries. With Gonzales confirming that practical effects take center stage and that the Xenomorph will have unprecedented screen time, the anticipation just keeps building. Plus, with 'Alien: Earth' shaped by Hawley's multi-season vision, having more Xenomorph screen time makes perfect sense. It allows the show to explore the creature's presence and impact in greater depth over an extended narrative, giving us fans a richer experience than a typical movie runtime could offer. Calling myself an 'Alien' fan doesn't quite cut it. We're talking shelves of magazines, figurines taking up any free space in my room, and countless posters I've collected over the years. And somehow, that obsession is only going to grow when 'Alien: Earth' premieres on FX on Hulu in the U.S. on August 12, and on Disney Plus in the U.K. on August 13. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
Time of India
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Anthony Mackie's flop? Critics slammed it, but it's a surprise smash hit on streaming charts
Elevation may not have done well in theaters, but it is apparently doing very well on streaming platforms. The post-apocalyptic thriller with Anthony Mackie has become one of Amazon Prime Video 's most popular movies, even though it got mixed reviews. People who like action and science fiction might be surprised by how quickly the movie became popular. Vertical's Elevation is a 2024 post-apocalyptic sci-fi movie starring Anthony Mackie, who is known for his role in Captain America: Brave New World. Despite receiving poor reviews, the sci-fi action movie is obviously popular with viewers at home. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category PGDM Data Science Healthcare Project Management Technology Data Science Cybersecurity Leadership MCA Degree Operations Management Design Thinking CXO Public Policy Digital Marketing MBA healthcare Product Management Data Analytics Artificial Intelligence Management others Finance Others Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis & Decision Making Quantitative & Analytical Skills Organizational Management & Leadership Innovation & Entrepreneurship Duration: 24 Months IMI Delhi Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Online) Starts on Sep 1, 2024 Get Details ALSO READ: Rare interstellar comet spotted zooming through our solar system, only the 3rd ever seen by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like She Was Everyone's Dream Girl In 90's, This Is Her Recently. Investructor Undo Viewers are increasingly embracing the high-stakes sci-fi thriller, propelling it into the global Top 10 as it reinvents itself on streaming services, as per a report by Collider. Elevation is presently ranked third on Prime Video's Top 10 global film chart, per FlixPatrol. Elevation did poorly at the box office, making less than $4 million on a budget of roughly $18 million, so its high ranks are welcome. Live Events What is the plot of Elevation? Anthony Mackie's movie Elevation , which follows a father in a post-apocalyptic world, is currently trending on Prime Video. Anthony Mackie plays a single father named Will who lives in the Rocky Mountains with his son. Predators that sprung from underground territories have wiped out the majority of humanity. The higher altitudes at which surviving humans reside, roughly 8,000 feet, are inaccessible to or undesirable for predators. But when his son becomes too ill, Will enlists a scientist named Nina (Morena Baccarin) to accompany him outside of elevation in order to receive medical attention. While the picture garnered a higher rating from average viewers (an audience score of 80%), it presently only has a 55% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes, as per a report by Collider. The script for Elevation was written by John Glenn, Jacob Roman, and Kenny Ryan, and it was directed by George Nolfi. Brad Fuller, Joel Viertel, Jeremy Kipp Walker, Mackie, Glenn, Nolfi, and Alex Black for Lyrical Media are among the producers. How is Anthony Mackie's role different here? Mackie, who is most known for playing the original Falcon, Sam Wilson, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, added Elevation to the long list of action movies in this genre. Mackie's Wilson assumes the role of the next Captain America following the events of Avengers: Endgame in 2019. The first MCU film in which Mackie performed the character was Captain America: Brave next World. In the upcoming 2026 and 2027 films Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, Mackie will reprise his role as Cap. FAQs Where can I watch Elevation? Elevation is currently available on Amazon Prime Video. Is Elevation connected to the Marvel universe? No, but it stars Anthony Mackie, the new Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Cosmopolitan
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Lili Reinhart Debuts Brunette Hair for 'The Love Hypothesis'
Lili Reinhart is officially gearing up for The Love Hypothesis. The Riverdale star plays Olive in the film adaptation of Ali Hazelwood's romance novel, and hopped on Instagram to debut her new brunette hair in a post simply captioned "👀🧬❤️ #thelovehypothesis." Lili's hair transformation comes amid Tom Bateman being cast as Adam in the movie—which is completely hilarious/iconic if you know the lore of this book. The top notes? The Love Hypothesis originated from Head Over Feet, the 2018 Star Wars romantic fan-fiction about Kylo Ren and Rey. Fans have been hoping that Adam Driver would be cast as Adam in The Love Hypothesis, but Tom's casting is almost as meta due to the fact that he' Daisy Ridley in real life. And yes, Daisy knows the book is inspired by Reylo fan-fic, telling Collider in 2023 that it's "fucking cool" and "Honestly, for anyone to just write a book is so impressive, let alone a New York Times bestseller, let alone something inspired by something I was part of. That's very thrilling… So thank you, whoever wrote The Love Hypothesis and The Hurricane Wars. Wow." Meanwhile, Ali Hazelwood released a statement on The Love Hypothesis being made into a movie earlier this week, saying "Honestly, I still can't believe this is happening? [Producer] Elizabeth Cantillon, Claire Scanlon, and Lili Reinhart have all created, produced, or starred in works that I'm absolutely feral about, and I am beyond honored that they're choosing to bring their talent to this project. Books and films are very different media, and I have complete trust in this brilliant team. I cannot wait to see the final product they'll come up with. I hope they have as much fun filming as I had while writing the book."
