Happy Gilmore is among Adam Sandler's most famous movies and his idea for Happy Gilmore 2 is exactly what the sequel should be. Released in 1996, Happy Gilmore gave Adam Sandler one of his earliest starring roles. Sandler plays the titular Happy Gilmore, a failed ice hockey player who turns to professional golf thanks to his unorthodox but effective driving ability. Happy Gilmore gained a cult following and is best ed for Happy's short temper and his rivalry with the arrogant Shooter McGavin. While following up such a popular movie is always a risk, Sandler's revealed plans suggests that his thought process is exactly right.
The success of Happy Gilmore led to Spaceman will see him continue his foray into different genres, this time sci-fi, it is inevitable that the Hollywood great will return to comedies sooner or later, possibly in a belated sequel.
When quizzed by Adam Sandler's underrated career because not only is he one of the actor's most beloved roles, but golf is a popular sport among older people so it would be relatively easy to bring the angry golfer back. Plus, Sandler's proposal for an older, more mellow Happy with a propensity for anger reflects the character development seen in the original, while paying homage to figures like Carl Weathers' Chubbs Peterson. All in all, Sandler's plan is the ideal way to follow up on the original movie.
Why Happy Gilmore 2 Should Happen (But Will It?)
Old Man Gilmore has the potential to be a lot of fun. Sandler would have to retain a lot of what made the original Happy Gilmore work, particularly the fish-out-of-water feeling. But Happy Gilmore 2 will need to evolve and let Sandler play some different sides to the character so that the sequel doesn't become stale, like Grown Ups 2, which Rob Schneider ed on. One way that Happy Gilmore 2 could differentiate itself from the first movie is by leaning into the "one last time" sports movie trope. Having Happy square off in one final round of golf against his old rival, Shooter McGavin, as well as new fresh faces could be the perfect way to bring back the character.
Except for Sandler's sketch of an idea to bring Happy back, there are currently no plans for Happy Gilmore 2. Although Sandler has tended to stay away from sequels, particularly in his early career, he does have a record of bringing characters back - with Adam Sandler's already packed schedule with several movies predicted for release between 2023 and 2025. Happy Gilmore 2 is an exciting prospect that has been made even more exciting by Adam Sandler's enthusiasm to return to the golf course.
