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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Will there be a Happy Gilmore 3? Here's what director Kyle Newacheck said
The release of Happy Gilmore 2 is one that has been thirty years in the waiting. Following its premiere on Netflix last week, fans have already started wondering whether they can get their hopes up in favor of receiving a third part of the beloved franchise anytime soon. Fans are buzzing about a possible Happy Gilmore 3 after the success of Happy Gilmore 2 on Netflix.(Netflix/X) The first film, originally released in 1996, follows the story of a hockey player who discovers his hidden talent for golf and uses that to his advantage to help raise money for his financially-strained grandmother. Following in the same spirit, the sequel tells the tale of him trying to raise money for his daughter's ballet school. Will there be a Happy Gilmore 3? As of now, there is no official confirmation on whether such a film is in production. When asked if producer and star Adam Sandler had any plans of making a third sequel, director Kyle Newacheck revealed to The Direct, 'I don't know. I wouldn't be too forward. I would be too forward to even think about it right now. The first one took a 29-year gestation period before they figured out what the second one is. I feel like whatever I come up with right now is going to be, not it, homie.' Since the recent installment took thirty years for getting the right script and three years of production (Sandler started working on the script in 2022), chances of a third sequel being released or starting anytime soon look incredibly slim. Such a decision would be based on the kind of audience reception the second installment receives. Is Adam Sandler interested? Sandler has not publicly spoken about working on Happy Gilmore 3, although he is interested in creating a sequel for another one of his beloved movies from the past: The Waterboy. 'That would be fun as hell. I love Mama. I love Henry Winkler. I mean, come on. He's always gonna be Coach Klein to me. But, I don't know, man, it's funny. I don't know what the ideas [would be],' he said in a 2022 interview with Variety's Award Circuit podcast. Interestingly, this is the same place where Sandler had announced plans for Happy Gilmore 2 as well. As of now, Sandler's schedule is relatively empty, with only one film (Noah Baumbach's Jay Kelly) scheduled in his upcoming releases. His untitled project with the Safdie brothers hasn't received any updates since 2023. By Stuti Gupta
Cosmopolitan
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Happy Gilmore 2 cast: All the returning characters and surprise cameos
He's back! After nearly 30 years since the original movie was released, Adam Sandler is reprising his iconic role as Happy Gilmore in Netflix's Happy Gilmore 2. The new movie sees Happy pick up his golf clubs once again in order to fund his daughter's tuition for ballet school. Not only are we buzzing to see Adam back as Happy, but many of the OG cast are returning too, as well as a bunch of new characters (including Bad Bunny's as Happy's new caddy) and a whole host of blink and you'll miss them cameos. But really you should pause and pay attention because these cameos are strictly A-List. Missed a few while enjoying the new movie? Well here's the full cast list of old and new characters and all the cameos you may have missed. Adam Sandler as Happy Gilmore The main player returns, Adam Sandler is set to reprise his role as the iconic golfer Happy Gilmore. Julie Bowen as Virginia Venit Also returning is Julie Bowen who played Happy's wife Virginia in the first movie. Christopher McDonald as Shooter McGavin And it wouldn't be Happy Gilmore without Christopher McDonald playing Happy's nemesis Shooter McGavin. Dennis Dugan as Doug Thompson Dennis Dugan returns as Doug Thompson the commissioner of the golf tour. Ben Stiller as Hal L Ok so technically Ben Stiller did appear in the first Happy Gilmore movie, but he went uncredited. He's now reprising his as role Hal L, who was one of the orderlys at the retirement home. Now he's left that job and is running a support group. Kevin Nealon as Gary Potter During the first movie we also met the character of Gary Potter, who was another professional golfer, and he was played by Kevin Nealon, who is reprising his role. Benny Safdie as Frank Manatee Frank Manatee is a sports drink company owner and he's played by Benny Safdie, who previously worked with Adam on Uncut Gems. Bad Bunny as Oscar Oscar is Happy's new caddy, and from the looks of the trailer has no idea what he's actually doing. He's played by singer Bad Bunny. Sunny Sandler as Vienna Gilmore Vienna is Happy and Virginia's only daughter, and she's the reason her dad has to get back into golf in order to pay for her ballet school tuition. She's played by Adam Sandler's real life daughter Sunny. Kym Whitley as Bessie Bessie is a member of Hal's support group and she's played by Kym Whitley. Lavell Crawford as Slim Petersen Slim is the son of Happy's late mentor Chubbs and is played by comedian and actor Lavell Crawford. Blake Clark as Farmer Fran In 1998 Adam Sandler starred in and created the sports comedy movie The Waterboy, which featured a character called Farmer Fran, an assistant coach. He's played by Blake Clark, and he's now reprising the role of Farmer Fran but in Happy Gilmore. Ethan Cutkosky, Maxwell Jacob Friedman, Philip Fine Schneider and Conor Sherry as Happy's sons - Wayne, Gordie, Bobby, and Terry Gilmore The sequel movie sees Happy and Virgina have four boys who are known as Wayne, Gordie, Bobby and Terry. As it's a film all about golf, it would be remiss if it didn't feature one or two professional golfers, but rather than just a few, Happy Gilmore 2 had a whole host of golfers take their cameo moment in the film. The movie also features a huge number of recognisable names including actors that frequently appear in other Adam Sandler movies, and some surprising faces too, including Travis Kelce and Eminem, who are playing characters rather than themselves. And then there are a few select celebrities playing themselves in cameo roles too, did you spot all of them? Happy Gilmore 2 is available on Netflix now
New York Post
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Adam Sandler's one crucial rule for his daughters navigating Hollywood
Comedy icon Adam Sandler is swinging back into action in 'Happy Gilmore 2.' After nearly 30 years, he's brought back some familiar faces — and some new ones — for the movie, including his two daughters. Sandler has been in the Hollywood spotlight for more than three decades, and he told Fox News Digital he's shared one crucial piece of advice with his kids, Sunny, 18, and Sadie, 16, as they followed in his acting footsteps. 'Be nice to everybody,' the comedian said. His co-star, Julie Bowen, 55, who reprised her role as publicist Virginia Venit in the sequel, echoed that sentiment. 'You raised them right,' she said, praising Sandler for his parenting skills. 6 'Be nice to everybody,' Adam Sandler said on his advice for his daughters entering Hollywood. FilmMagic 'Be nice to everybody. Don't just be nice to the fancy people,' Bowen said. Sandler added, 'The crew is all you got. They work their a–es off.' He said he's urged his children to be kind to everyone, whether they're famous or behind-the-scenes crew members. But Sandler had different advice about those making an impressive amount of cash. 'Be nice to everybody. … Anyone who is making too much cash, you can give them a snap.'— Adam Sandler Sandler joked, 'Anyone who is making too much cash, you can give them a snap.' The 'Happy Gilmore' writer and producer quipped he wasn't aware his two daughters were going to be featured in the sequel. 6 Adam Sandler and Julie Bowen in an interview for 'Happy Gilmore 2.' foxnews 'I didn't even know they were in this,' he told Fox News Digital. 'No, they showed up on set, and I said, 'What's up? What are you doing here?' They're like, 'We're in this dude.'' Sandler's wife Jackie is also featured in the film, along with several other new and familiar faces, including Chris McDonald; Ben Stiller; Haley Joel Osment; Eminem; Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, better known as rapper Bad Bunny; NFL star Travis Kelce; and others. His famous character, Happy Gilmore, first came out swinging in the original movie in 1996. Now, Sandler's short-fused legend is making a comeback in the comedy sports sequel. This time around, his character is focused on making his kid's dream come true. Sandler has had many memorable roles throughout his illustrious career in Hollywood, from movies like 'Billy Madison,' 'The Waterboy,' 'The Wedding Singer,' 'The Longest Yard,' 'Just Go With It,' 'Blended,' '50 First Dates' and many others. 6 Sandler's character is focused on making his kid's dream come true in the sequel to the 1996 movie. Netflix The 58-year-old told Fox News Digital the key to a successful career in comedy. 'We work hard with a bunch of people who like to create, write stuff down, try to make it fresh as much as we can and think about the audience.' His co-star Bowen is back by Sandler's side for the sequel, but she initially didn't think she would be. The 'Modern Family' star previously admitted she thought Sandler would replace her with a 'younger woman.' 6 'Modern Family' star Julie Bowen previously said she thought Sandler would replace her with a 'younger woman' for the role of publicist Virginia Venit in the sequel. Roger Wong/INSTARimages 'Why did I say that?' Bowen laughed. 'Why did you say that? I would never do that!' Sandler replied. 'My sons told me … called me up from school and said, 'Mom, you're not going to be in Happy Gilmore 2,' Bowen said. 'I said, 'There is no Happy Gilmore 2!' This is before there was even a movie. … I would know if there was going to be one. I think I would've heard something. … It was bad intel.' Sandler chimed in and jokingly said, 'If I'm replacing anyone it would be Shooter,' referencing McDonald's character. 6 Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio as Busboy and Adam Sandler as Happy Gilmore in 'Happy Gilmore 2.' Scott Yamano/Netflix 'You're going to replace Shooter with Sydney Sweeney?' Bowen laughed, as Sandler screamed, 'Yes!' 'She would be great with the finger guns,' Bowen remarked. In the original 'Happy Gilmore' movie, McDonald portrayed the ultimate villain as he attempted to sabotage Sandler's golf game. 6 Adam Sandler, Sunny Sandler, Sadie Madison Sandler, guest and Jackie Sandler attend the 'Murder Mystery 2' photocall at Pont Debilly on March 16, 2023 in Paris, France. WireImage While McDonald was the reigning king of the PGA, his world was turned upside-down by the wild, unconventional and unapologetically brash Happy Gilmore. When Fox News Digital asked McDonald if the rivalry between his character and Sandler's was just as intense this time around, he replied, 'It's even better.' 'I slipped right into Shooter's shoes,' McDonald said, showing off his signature finger guns during the interview. 'But, at the same time, I had a really redemptive moment where I realized what we should do together to save this great game of golf.' 'Happy Gilmore 2' premieres on Netflix July 25.
Miami Herald
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Adam Sandler's net worth: From SNL to Happy Gilmore 2
Adam Sandler's popularity has spanned over 60 films and more than three decades. In July 2025, he'll reprise his role as a wannabe hockey player turned reluctant golfer in Happy Gilmore 2. The character helped to make Sandler a household name, and in his early years, he was known for his sophomoric roles in comedy movies such as Billy Madison (1995) and The Waterboy (1998). He graduated to dramatic roles such as a loner looking for love in Punch-Drunk Love (2002) and a jeweler who's down on his luck in gambling in Uncut Gems (2019). Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter Along the way, he's made millions of dollars from his roles and even more from his production studio. Movies he's starred in have grossed more than $4 billion at the box office worldwide. Here's how much Sandler is worth in 2025 and how he makes his Sandler's net worth is in the hundreds of millions of dollars. CEO Today, a website that tracks executives, puts his net worth at $500 million. Other media outlets estimate his 2025 net worth at between $430 million and $440 million. Related: Brad Pitt's net worth: The A-List actor's wealth at 61 Sandler primarily makes his money from acting, but his sources of income have diversified over the course of his career. In 199, he founded his own production company that he named Happy Madison Productions (an amalgam of the titles of two of his movies: Happy Gilmore and Billy Madison). In 2024, Forbes ranked him ninth among the highest-paid actors, with gross earnings of $35 million. (Dwayne Johnson, also known as The Rock, was at the top, with $103 million in gross earnings in 2024.) In 2014, Sandler signed a lucrative contract, reportedly worth $250 million, with streaming service Netflix (NFLX) . Through this contract, Happy Madison Productions produced four films, starting with the western comedy The Ridiculous 6 (2015). The films were popular among subscribers, and Netflix extended the contract in 2017 and again in Sandler was born in Brooklyn, New York, on September 9, 1966. He spent his formative years there before moving to New Hampshire temporarily for his father's work. He then returned to New York to attend New York University's Tisch School of the Arts in 1988. While at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, he worked in television and landed a spot on the quirky MTV game show Remote Control. At NYU, he met Tim Herlihy, who would write material for Sandler's stand-up comedy. Later on, Herlihy would help Sandler write some of his early movies, such as Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore, The Wedding Singer, and The Waterboy, as well as some of his more recent work, such as Grown Ups (2010) and Hubie Halloween (2020). After graduating in 1988, Sandler continued with his stand-up comedy and became a feature player on Saturday Night Live. Popular characters he played included Canteen Boy, Opera Man, and Cajun Man. After five years on SNL, Sandler was fired along with popular cast member Chris Farley in 1995 to make way for new actors. Sandler then focused on making it to the big screen and would not make another SNL appearance until 2019, when he hosted a show. Related: Aaron Taylor-Johnson's net worth: The '28 Years Later' actor's wealth & income Sandler is known for collaborating frequently with friends and fellow actors, some of whom have appeared in many of his movies in different roles. Drew Barrymore, for instance, first appeared as Sandler's love interest in The Wedding Singer in 1998, and then again in 50 First Dates in 2004, and in Blended in 2014. His former Saturday Night Live co-stars have also been frequent collaborators. Chris Rock, Rob Schneider, and David Spade appeared with Sandler in Grown Ups and its 2013 sequel. He's also bankrolled and produced films for other friends and co-stars, like Grandma's Boy (2006), The House Bunny (2008), and Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009). Other frequent collaborators include Jennifer Aniston, Kevin James, John Torturro, and Dennis Dugan, who directed Happy Gilmore and the two Grown Ups films. More on net worth: Gerard Butler's net worth: The A-list actor's wealth & incomeRalph Macchio's net worth: A revived career for the Karate Kid star Jackie Chan's net worth: The 'Karate Kid: Legends' star's wealth & income True Adam Sandler fans can quote lines from some of his popular films in the 1990s, including Happy Gilmore, The Wedding Singer, and The Waterboy. He's also taken the lead voice character Count "Drac" Dracula in the animated Hotel Transylvania franchise. On movie review site Rotten Tomatoes, his highest-rated films tend to be dramatic ones, including Hustle (94%), about a sports agent, The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected) (92%), which delves into a father's relationship with his children, and Uncut Gems (91%), in which he plays a gambling jewelry salesman. Sandler reportedly donates millions of dollars to charitable organizations and causes, including children's health, animal rescue, and art education. Among his real estate investments, Sandler owns a home in the Pacific Palisades section of Los Angeles that serves as the primary residence for him, his wife, and their two daughters. Architectural Digest reported that the home formerly belonged to Kurt Russell and his wife, Goldie Hawn, and the Sandlers paid $12 million for it in 2004. Sandler purchased another home in the Pacific Palisades for $4.8 million in 2022. Other property investments include a Malibu beach house and a condominium in Boca Raton, Florida, according to Architectural Digest. Related: Tom Cruise's net worth: The 'Mission: Impossible' star's wealth in 2025 The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Adam Sandler, star of Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore and Hotel Transylvania, announces ‘You're my best friend' comedy tour
Adam Sandler has carved out a dedicated niche for himself during his time as an American comedian and actor. With his classic '90s comedies such as Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore and The Waterboy, as well as more recent successes such as Hotel Transylvania, he's brought his own unique charm to Hollywood cinema that's ensured that his films have had a dedicated fanbase even if their critical reception is often lukewarm or divisive. In 2025, Adam Sandler made a resurgence in the public eye after Netflix announced a sequel to Happy Gilmore. The 1996 film was an underdog story about how the eponymous lead character, played by Sandler, became a golfing sensation in his efforts to save his grandmother's house from being foreclosed. However, Adam Sandler's career goes well beyond film and television, and he's continuing his live comedy career with the announcement of his 'You're my best friend' tour. Adam Sandler's comedy tour begins this September Adam Sandler's tour will begin with a stop at Jacksonville, Florida, on September 5, 2025. Further tour stops include Miami, Philadelphia, Buffalo, Cleveland, Ontario and Boston among other locations. The tour will be concluded in Las Vegas, Nevada, on November 1. Tickets for the 'You're my best friend' tour are now on presale at Live Nation and associated resellers. The general sale of tickets will launch on Ticketmaster on July 27 at 12 p.m local time in the United States. Adam Sandler's 2024 tour was made into a Netflix special Adam Sandler's 'You're my best friend' tour comes on the heels of his prior outings in 2023 and 2024. During his 2024 tour, Adam collaborated with filmmaker Josh Safdie to release his sold-out Los Angeles concerts as the Netflix special 'Adam Sandler: Love You'. The history of Adam Sandler's collaborations with Netflix stretch back even further, as he originally worked with the streaming service in 2018 to launch '100% Fresh', the first comedy special he released in two decades. With the release of the Happy Gilmore sequel right around the corner on July 25, and his touring career still going strong, Adam Sandler has shown that he's more than capable of reinventing himself to adapt to changing times.
