Happy Gilmore and its rowdy titular character have been embedded in the zeitgeist since the movie debuted in 1996. Now, nearly 30 years later, a much-anticipated sequel returns some of these fan-favorite characters to the screen, while also introducing fresh faces to the cult-following franchise.
Happy Gilmore 2wouldn’t exist without Adam Sandler, who reclaims the golf club-wielding, Timberland-stomping, devil-may-care title role. Christopher McDonald also returns as Happy’s snooty nemesis, Shooter McGavin. Julie Bowen is Happy’s level-headed wife, Virginia, and Ben Stiller plays the mustachioed Hal. “It feels like there was an overwhelming ‘Yes,’ ” says director Kyle Newacheck of the roster who signed on to reprise their roles. “There was also an abundance of, ‘Hey, how can I get in?’ The love for this movie is — I’ll use a big word — unequivocal.”
A feast of golfers — many of whom took turns in the reality series Full Swing…
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