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2 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Cameron Boyce's Mom Thanks Adam Sandler for ‘Happy Gilmore 2' Tribute, Reveals Sandler Was ‘Strategizing' on Their Next Movie Together in the ‘Days Leading Up' to Boyce's Death
Cameron Boyce's mother, Libby Boyce, thanked Adam Sandler for the tribute to her son in 'Happy Gilmore 2.' 'Thank you [Adam Sandler] for honoring Cam's legacy in 'Happy Gilmore 2,'' she wrote in an Instagram post Monday, sharing a still of the tribute and a frame of Sandler and Boyce in 'Grown Ups 2.' Boyce died in 2019 due to an epileptic seizure in his sleep. More from Variety 'Happy Gilmore 2' Director and Actor Defend That Major Death in the First Three Minutes: 'When I Found Out I Was Killed, I Started Laughing' Adam Sandler Remembers Cameron Boyce in Subtle 'Happy Gilmore 2' Tribute Adam Sandler's Secret Weapon: This 'Happy Gilmore 2' Writer Shaped Decades of Comedy and Earned $3 Billion at the Box Office 'Happy Gilmore 2's' nod to Boyce comes early in the film as Sandler's foul-mouthed golfer is checking in for a tee time. When Happy approaches the desk, one of the clerks is watching a scene from the Disney Channel comedy 'Jessie' featuring Boyce. On Sunday, she also posted an article about the 'Happy Gilmore 2' tribute and shared some details about her son and Sandler's relationship. 'Adam and Cameron talked quite a bit in the days leading up to his death,' she wrote on Instagram. 'Cameron was supposed to be in 'Hubie Halloween' and they were strategizing. They had a bond I think related to being authentic, funny and just keeping it real. Adam always finds a way to keep Cam's memory alive which warms our heart.' This isn't the first time Sandler paid tribute to the young star in one of his films. Sandler dedicated his 2020 comedy 'Hubie Halloween' to Boyce, who was supposed to star alongside him before his untimely death. A message in the film's credits reads, 'In loving memory of Cameron Boyce. Gone way too soon and one of the kindest, coolest, funniest, and most talented kids we knew. You live on forever in our hearts and are truly missed every day.' Boyce came up as a child star, starring in Disney's 'Jessie' and the 'Descendants' film series. He later appeared in the 2008 films 'Mirrors' and 'Eagle Eye' before starring as Sandler's on-screen son in 'Grown Ups' and 'Grown Ups 2.' After Boyce's death, Sandler shared the following tribute on X, 'Too young. Too sweet. Too funny. Just the nicest, most talented, and most decent kid around. Loved that kid. Cared so much about his family. Cared so much about the world. Thank you, Cameron, for all you gave to us. So much more was on the way. All our hearts are broken. Thinking of your amazing family and sending our deepest condolences.' Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? Final Emmy Predictions: Talk Series and Scripted Variety - New Blood Looks to Tackle Late Night Staples
USA Today
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
The streaming numbers are out for 'Happy Gilmore 2' and that's what we call a hole-in-one
The reviews on "Happy Gilmore 2" are mixed. The results are not. The sequel to Adam Sandler's 1996 comedy hit Netflix on July 25 and the numbers don't lie. According to Variety, 46.7 million viewers streamed the movie in just three days — making it the biggest U.S. opening weekend in Netflix history. It also hit a high-water mark for Sandler, who has been a key cog for the platform. The movie brings back Sandler in the lead role. Co-stars Julie Bowen and Christopher McDonald are back to reprise their roles as Virginia Venit, a PGA Tour publicist-turned romantic interest for Happy, and cocky pro golfer Shooter McGavin, respectively. The film includes a ton of pro golfers making cameos as well, including Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas, Keegan Bradley, Rickie Fowler, Tony Finau, Collin Morikawa, Xander Schauffele, Jordan Spieth and Will Zalatoris from the PGA Tour, as well as Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka from LIV Golf. Legends of the game make appearances, too, such as Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino and John Daly. When asked, McDonald said he loved meeting many of the players, but one two-time Masters champ stood out. "He's a good man, Bubba Watson. I have known a few of these golf legends and legends-in-training," McDonald said. "But seeing them one-on-one, it's like: 'Oh, my God, that's Rory McIlroy. That's Bryson DeChambeau. That's Scottie Scheffler.' It was mind-blowing for me. And I came in on my days off just to hang out with them."
Miami Herald
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Cameron Boyce's mom thanks Adam Sandler for honoring son in ‘Happy Gilmore 2'
Cameron Boyce may be gone, but he will never be forgotten. The late actor was just 20 years old when he died in 2019 after experiencing an unexpected epileptic seizure in his sleep, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner. At the time, Boyce was expected to appear in Adam Sandler's 2020 film 'Hubie Halloween.' Sandler included a tribute for Boyce following a blooper sequence at the end of the film. 'In loving memory of Cameron Boyce. Gone way too soon and one of the kindest, coolest, funniest, and most talented kids we knew,' the 2020 tribute read, according to Deadline. 'You live on forever in our hearts and are truly missed every day,' the tribute concluded. Now five years later, Sandler is still finding ways to honor Boyce with his newest film, 'Happy Gilmore 2,' which was released July 25, per IMDB. At one point in the film, Sandler is walking up to a check-in booth with a golf bag on his shoulder. The people working the booth were watching a show on TV. The show was Disney Channel's 'Jessie,' according to People, and the the TV was playing a scene that included Boyce — who played Luke Ross in the series from 2011 to 2015. On July 28, Boyce's mom, Libby, took to Instagram to personally thank Sandler for including her son in the movie. 'Thank you (Adam Sandler) for honoring Cam's legacy in Happy Gilmore 2,' she wrote in the caption alongside a photo of the scene. She also included a photo of a younger Boyce with Sandler and a video of Sandler talking about her son during an appearance at the 2024 Cameron Boyce Foundation's 3rd Annual Cam For A Cause Gala. 'He was one of the nicest kids I've ever met, funniest kids I ever met,' he said in the interview. 'I just love talking about him and thinking of him and his parents. Proud to be here.' In a separate Instagram post, Boyce's mom shared a screenshot of a Hollywood Reporter article about her son's surprise cameo in 'Happy Gilmore 2.' In the caption, she opened up about the bond her son had with Sandler. 'Adam and Cameron talked quite a bit in the days leading up to his death,' Boyce's mom wrote. 'Cameron was supposed to be in Hubies Halloween and they were strategizing.' 'They had a bond I think related to being authentic, funny and just keeping it real. Adam always finds a way to keep Cams memory alive which warms our heart,' she added. Sandler and Boyce first worked together in 2010 on the set of Sandler's 'Grown Ups' film, where Boyce played Sandler's on-screen son, per IMDB. Both Boyce and Sandler reprised those roles in the 2013 sequel 'Grown Ups 2.' After Boyce died, Sandler took to X (formerly Twitter) in memory of his former co-star. 'Too young. Too sweet. Too funny. Just the nicest, most talented, and most decent kid around,' the actor wrote at the time. 'Loved that kid. Cared so much about his family. Cared so much about the world. Thank you, Cameron, for all you gave to us. So much more was on the way. All our hearts are broken,' he added.
Digital Trends
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Digital Trends
Happy Gilmore 2 gets the biggest US opening of any Netflix movie ever
Adam Sandler has been making Netflix money for years, but he's never had a success quite as large as Happy Gilmore 2. The comedy sequel debuted on the streaming service on July 25, and over just three days, it accumulated 46.7 million views, where views are defined as the number of hours the movie was watched divided by its runtime. That makes it the biggest opening weekend of all time in the U.S. for a Netflix original film. Perhaps unsurprisingly, it's also a personal best for Sandler, who has made a number of movies for Netflix since the streamer started investing in original content. The movie was number 1 on Netflix over the weekend, and the original Happy Gilmore was the third most popular movie on the streaming service. Happy Gilmore 2 comes almost 30 years after the original film, which first hit theaters in 1996, and was part of a wave of comedies that turned Sandler into a bona fide comedy star. The original film follows Sandler's titular character, an aspiring hockey player who realizes that he has a talent for golf and eventually becomes highly competitive, even as he braces against many of the strictures of the culture around the sport. Recommended Videos In the sequel, Happy retires from golf following a tragic accident, and only returns after he learns that he needs to find a way to finance the tuition for his daughter's dance school. The new movie features the return of Christopher MacDonald's Shooter McGavin, as well as new characters played by Benny Safdie, Bad Bunny, Travis Kelce, and roles for his wife and his two daughters.
Courier-Mail
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Courier-Mail
‘Memory alive': Late star's mum speaks out following Adam Sandler's touching tribute in Happy Gilmore 2
Don't miss out on the headlines from Celebrity Life. Followed categories will be added to My News. Happy Gilmore 2 has fans in tears — and not just from laughter. Viewers noticed that Adam Sandler subtly paid tribute to the late Cameron Boyce, a moment that hit home for many fans. Boyce, best known for his work on Disney's comedy series Jessie and the Descendants franchise, died in 2019 at just 20 years old after suffering a seizure. Early in the film, shortly after Sandler's character approaches a golf check-in booth, the scene cuts to two individuals seated behind the counter, watching a show on a small television. Adam Sandler subtly paid tribute to the late Cameron Boyce in Happy Gilmore 2. Photo: Netflix That's when viewers catch a glimpse of Boyce on the screen, in an episode of Jessie, where he portrayed Luke Ross from 2011 to 2015. Eagle-eyed Jessie fans were quick to spot the tribute, and it's clear it hit a chord with many. 'Adam put a tiny Cameron Boyce (played his son in Grown Ups) tribute in Happy Gilmore 2. Excuse me while I sob,' one user wrote on X. Eagle-eyed Jessie fans spotted the touching tribute. Photo: X 'It's 10am and I'm crying seeing that Adam Sandler put a Cameron Boyce cameo in Happy Gilmore 2,' another added. The late star's mother has now taken to social media to express gratitude for the moment. 'Thank you @adamsandler for honouring Cam's legacy in Happy Gilmore 2,' Libby Boyce wrote alongside a gold emoji, an angel wing emoji, and a purple heart emoji in an Instagram post. Never miss the latest entertainment news from Australia and around the world - download the app direct to your phone. Libby also shared an article about the tribute on Instagram and added more about the bond her son shared with the Billy Madison comedian. 'Adam and Cameron talked quite a bit in the days leading up to his death,' Libby began. 'Cameron was supposed to be in Hubie Halloween and they were strategising.' 'They had a bond I think related to being authentic, funny and just keeping it real,' she added. 'They had a bond I think related to being authentic, funny and just keeping it real,' Libby Boyce shared about Cameron and Adam. Photo: Libby Boyce/Instagram 'Adam always finds a way to keep Cam's memory alive which warms our heart.' Years before his passing, Boyce and Sandler starred together as father and son — Lenny and Keithie Feder — in Sandler's 2010 comedy Grown Ups, and again in its 2013 sequel. Though Boyce wasn't able to appear in Hubie Halloween, Sandler honoured him with a tribute midway through the film's credits. The screen featured a photo of Boyce and the message: 'In loving memory of CAMERON BOYCE. Gone way too soon and one of the kindest, coolest, funniest, and most talented kids we knew. You live on forever in our hearts and are truly missed every day.' Boyce and Sandler starred together as father and son in Grown Ups and Grown Ups 2. Photo: Happy Madison Productions Boyce shot to fame on Disney as Luke Ross in Jessie. Photo: Disney Sandler was also among the first to publicly mourn Boyce after his death in 2019. 'Too young. Too sweet. Too funny,' he wrote on social media at the time. 'Just the nicest, most talented, and most decent kid around. Loved that kid. Cared so much about his family. Cared so much about the world.' 'Thank you, Cameron, for all you gave to us. So much more was on the way. All our hearts are broken,' Sandler continued. 'Thinking of your amazing family and sending our deepest condolences.' On what would have been Cameron's 21st birthday in May 2020, the Uncut Gems star posted again in remembrance: 'Happy birthday to Cameron. Would have been 21 years old. Such a great kid. We all miss him a lot. Especially his incredible family,' he wrote on Instagram. Originally published as 'Memory alive': Late star's mum speaks out following Adam Sandler's touching tribute in Happy Gilmore 2
