Happier Gilmore? Happy Gilmost? We can keep workshopping the name, but the fact remains that a Happy Gilmore sequel is coming to Netflix. News of the film first broke (if you don’t count Shooter McGavin blabbin’ on the radio) at Netflix’s Upfront presentation in May. Deets have been scant on who’s coming back to the green, whether Happy is transferring his skills to yet another sport (pickleball is so hot right now), and how the film will fill a Carl Weathers-sized hole in its cast. But what we do know, we’ve compiled below.
An Xmas Teaser Trailer from Netflix
Netflix dropped a teaser for Happy Gilmore 2, right before the first night of Hanukkah. Will we get seven more, slightly less impressive teasers in the nights to come? In the tease we got peaks at Travis Kelce, Julie Bowen, and Christopher McDonald as the dreaded Shooter McGavin.
Margaret Qualley Lied on her resume
Apparently The Tonight Show is getting all the Happy Gilmore 2 ’sclusies. Margaret Qualley went on the show September 24 to share how her husband lied to get her a spot in HG2. Apparently Adam Sandler has a texting relationship with Jack Antonoff. Sandman texted “Jacko. It’s Sandler. Does your wife golf at all?” To which Jacko replied “yeah she’s actually good!” Now, Qualley says she does, in fact, golf. And is not, in fact, good. But Antonoff’s little white lies secured a small part in the Happy Gilmore sequel for Qualley.
KillaTrav Meets the Sandman
First Grotesquerie and now this! Travis Kelce has successfully clawed his way into Happy Gilmore 2. After pleading his case on his New Heights podcast, Sandler decided to give the kid a shot. “Travis has… he mentioned it, so we have a nice something for Travis,” Sandler said on The Tonight Show. “He’s gonna come by. He’s a very nice guy. You guys would love him in real life. What a big, handsome guy. Funny and cool as hell. He’s a stud, and he’s so funny.” Sounds like Sandman has a crush. Between Qualley and Kelce, that’s 2 of 2 Happy Gilmore 2 casting announcements straight from Taylor Swift’s squad.
Who else will be in Happy Gilmore 2?
Hmmm… what are Lana Del Rey’s avails? On The Tonight Show, Sandler mentioned that many real golfers will be making cameos in the film. Christopher McDonald is involved, since he got a sneak peek of the first draft back in March. Julie Bowen, who played love interest Virgina Venit, is also set to return. She co-starred with Sandler in Hubie Halloween, so clearly he still has her number. Lastly, Bad Bunny has a role of indeterminate size, per The Hollywood Reporter.
When is Happy Gilmore 2 coming to Netflix?
Per the new teaser, Happy Gilmore 2 is coming to streaming some time in 2025. Super specific, Netflix, thanks so much. In the meantime, we suggest putting on one of the Murder Mystery movies. Those things are good.