Fans of a classic ’90s comedy have been left excited after Netflix confirmed that a sequel to the film is in the works.
Adam Sandler finally returns to play one of his most iconic characters after Netflix announced a sequel to Happy Gilmore.
The 57-year-old comedian and actor will reprise his role as the title character after previously playing him in the 1996 film.
Happy Gilmore featured the then-Saturday Night Live star as a failed hockey player with anger issues who is convinced to take up golf.
The struggling jock then uses his newfound talent to try to make enough money to save his grandmother’s house from foreclosure.
Sandler starred in 1996’s Happy Gilmore as the title character, a washed-up hockey player with anger issues who uses his newfound golf skills to try to save his grandmother’s house from foreclosure; Pictured with Christopher McDonald (left) and Allen Covert (right)
Netflix announced Wednesday at its Upfront 2024 presentation in New York that Adam Sandler will star in a Happy Gilmore sequel; photographed in Berlin in February
Now, nearly three decades later, Happy Gilmore is ready to return to the green.
Netflix announced earlier this month at its Upfront 2024 presentation at Pier 59 studios in New York City that Sandler will reprise the iconic role, but has yet to confirm a release date, it was reported The Hollywood Reporter.
The original comedy has become one of Sandler’s most popular films with one of his most recognizable roles.
The news comes after one of the comedy legend’s good friends and frequent co-stars, including Drew Barrymore, indicated in April that a Happy Gilmore sequel was in the works.
And it is hinted that some of the game’s most famous faces and colorful characters, including Tiger Woods, could be included in the new film’s script.
Although fans will have to wait and see how Gilmore’s golf career will be resurrected, they have taken to X to share their joy at the long-awaited news.
One fan wrote: “This has made my year,” while another tweeted: “This is going to be amazing.”
Another Sandler fan said: “Adam Sandler gets a bit of a kick and I agree, not all of his movies are great, but I love Happy Gilmore and I’m glad to see it’s finally getting a sequel on Netflix.”
McDonald and Drew Barrymore hinted in recent months that Sandler was working on a script for Happy Gilmore 2, but it was only now confirmed that the film was in the works.
Although fans will have to wait and see how Gilmore’s golf career will be resurrected, they have taken to X to share their joy at the long-awaited news.
One person, who had canceled their Netflix decision, decided to reverse their decision after hearing the news, writing: “I finally canceled my Netflix subscription after wasting it for years…
‘So they decide to make a sequel to Happy Gilmore and the most anticipated movie of the last 20 years is about to premiere on their platform. Here we go signing up for Netflix again!’
Another fan said: ‘So they’re making Happy Gilmore 2, huh? This is a sequel I can get behind. This has a lot of potential.”
Meanwhile, a new fan of the original film expressed his excitement after recently seeing it for the first time, writing: “Amazing movie and apparently I picked a good time to watch it because a sequel is about to come out.”
It comes as comedy fans are delighted after the launch of a new comedy series on Netflix, starring comedian Shane Gillis. as a mechanic who shares his name and works in an auto shop.