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Travis Kelce successfully begged his way into a role in ‘Happy Gilmore 2’

Travis Kelce keeps shooting his shot and it keeps working

When news broke the a long-awaited sequel to the 1996 Adam Sandler golf comedy Happy Gilmore was officially a go at Netflix, arguably no one was happier than Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.

First and foremost, because he’s a huge fan of the original film. But second — and probably not by much — because Kelce is trying to launch his own acting career and this seemed like a dream project for him.

“I’ll do anything in the movie,” Kelce said on his New Heights podcast in May. “I’ll be a part of it any way I possibly can.”

MORE: FX unveiled an early look at Travis Kelce in the first trailer for Ryan Murphy’s Grotesquerie

Well, the plea worked!

On Tuesday night’s episode of The Tonight Show, Sandler confirmed they are getting ready to start filming in New Jersey and among the various cameos planned in he script is one for Kelce.

“Travis mentioned it,” Sandler said. “So we have a nice something for Travis.”

The film is still looking to cast extras, so you don’t even need your own podcast show to get involved in the project if you want to try joining Sandler and Kelce on set.

Happy Gilmore 2 extras casting call: Here’s how you can be in the Adam Sandler sequel

Want to be in a sequel to a much-beloved sports movie? We have news for you.

Want to be in a sequel to a much-beloved sports movie? Then we have news for you.

A Happy Gilmore sequel is in the works, and while we’re hoping for some big-name golfers to appear in it, it’s you who could be a star.

Well, no. You’ll be an extra. That’s different.

Christopher McDonald, the actor who portrayed Happy’s nemesis Shooter McGavin in the 1996 release Happy Gilmore, spilled the beans about the follow-up when he joined a Cleveland radio show.

“Here’s a quick intel,” McDonald said to Ken Carman on 92.3 The Fan. “I saw Adam [Sandler] and he says to me ‘McDonald. You’re going to love this.’ I said ‘What?’ And he says ‘How about that?’ and he shows me a first draft of Happy Gilmore 2.”

More: Yes, the ‘Happy Gilmore’ remake is a go. Here are five PGA Tour pros we hope will be part of it

If you’re interested in the casting call, here’s how to take part, per NJ Advance Media: “The open casting call will be Tuesday, August 20 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the plaza ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Morristown (3 Speedwell Ave., Morristown). The casting agency is looking for New Jersey locals of all ages and ethnicities.”

If you’re not a “New Jersey local?” Not sure what happens there. But good luck.

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Happy Gilmore 2 extras casting call: Here’s how you can be in the Adam Sandler sequel

If you’ve ever wanted to be in an Adam Sandler movie …

Hey! Did you want to be in a sequel to a much-beloved sports movie? Then have I got news for you!

A Happy Gilmore sequel is in the works, and while we’re hoping for some big-name golfers to appear in it, it’s YOU who could be a star.

Well, no. You’ll be an extra. That’s different.

Here’s how to do it, per NJ Advance Media: “The open casting call will be Tuesday, August 20 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the plaza ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Morristown (3 Speedwell Ave., Morristown). The casting agency is looking for New Jersey locals of all ages and ethnicities.”

If you’re not a “New Jersey local”? Not sure what happens there. But good luck!

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Happy Gilmore sequel with Adam Sandler, new Will Ferrell golf series in works at Netflix

Golf will be one of the stars as streaming giant turns to something new and something old.

Netflix is doubling down on golf comedy with a sequel to the 1990s classic Happy Gilmore and a new television show starring Will Ferrell.

On Wednesday, the streamer confirmed that Adam Sandler will return as the raucous professional golfer Happy Gilmore in a new movie. The golf comedy cemented Sandler as a bankable movie star with its 1996 debut.

While no talent and director are attached as of yet, actor Christopher McDonald, who played the conniving golfer Shooter McGavin in the original film, talked about the potential sequel earlier this year, hinting at his involvement.

Meanwhile, Ferrell will star in a new Netflix comedy series titled GOLF, where he will play a legendary fictional golfer. Ramy Youssef (Poor Things) will co-star on the series and is credited as a co-creator with Ferrell and Josh Rabinowitz.

While no release date is planned for either project, it’s possible both projects will go into production this year and will hit the green sometime in 2025.

Happy Gilmore sequel with Adam Sandler, new Will Ferrell golf series in works at Netflix

Adam Sandler and Will Ferrell are hitting the green at Netflix with two golf-centric projects.

Netflix is doubling down on golf comedy with a sequel to the 1990s classic Happy Gilmore and a new television show starring Will Ferrell.

On Wednesday, the streamer confirmed that Adam Sandler will return as the raucous professional golfer Happy Gilmore in a new movie. The golf comedy cemented Sandler as a bankable movie star with its 1996 debut.

While no talent and director are attached as of yet, actor Christopher McDonald, who played the conniving golfer Shooter McGavin in the original film, talked about the potential sequel earlier this year, hinting at his involvement.

Meanwhile, Ferrell will star in a new Netflix comedy series titled GOLF, where he will play a legendary fictional golfer. Ramy Youssef (Poor Things) will co-star on the series and is credited as a co-creator with Ferrell and Josh Rabinowitz.

While no release date is planned for either project, it’s possible both projects will go into production this year and will hit the green sometime in 2025.

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‘Happy Gilmore 2’ is in the works, says Shooter McGavin actor, because ‘fans demand it’

It has to be better than that “other” golf movie sequel, right?

It has to be better than that “other” golf movie sequel, right?

The most iconic golf movie ever, “Caddyshack,” was followed up by the horrific “Caddyshack II,” so here’s hoping “Happy Gilmore 2” does right by the original.

Christopher McDonald, the actor who portrayed Happy’s nemesis Shooter McGavin in the 1996 release Happy Gilmore, spilled the beans about the follow-up when he joined Ken Carman on 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland.

“Here’s a quick intel,” McDonald said. “I saw Adam [Sandler] about two weeks ago and he says to me ‘McDonald. You’re going to love this.’ I said ‘What?’ And he says ‘How about that?’ and he shows me a first draft of Happy Gilmore 2.”

He then joked that maybe the radio producers should cut that out of the interview because “I don’t want to be a liar,” he said, but added that Sandler “did show me that and I said that would be awesome. It’s in the works. Fans demand it.”

McDonald is active in pro-am and charity tournaments and said his handicap is “probably 12 or 13 but I used to be about a 7.”

Where does he rank the Shooter McGavin role?

“I’ve had some favorite roles. I gotta say it’s top 3.”

“You’re a beloved character,” said Carman.

“People loved to hate the Shooter. I love that.,” McDonald said.

McDonald was in Cleveland for a meet-and-greet at the minor league hockey Cleveland Monsters, where the fan giveaway is a Shooter McGavin bobblehead.

Deadline reported that the movie will be made for Netflix, but added that niether the streaming service nor Adam Sandler were available for comment.

There is no announced release date for “Happy Gilmore 2.”

Adam Sandler paid tribute to Carl Weathers (AKA Happy Gilmore’s Chubbs) in a heartfelt post

A beautiful tribute from the Happy Gilmore co-star.

There will be so many roles we’ll remember the late Carl Weathers for, from Apollo Creed in the Rocky series to Greef Karga in The Mandalorian.

But there’s a whole generation that will remember him as one-handed Chubbs Peterson, the former pro golfer who helps the titular Happy Gilmore go from hockey star to winner on the links.

Adam Sandler — who wrote and starred in the movie — delivered a beautiful, heartfelt message on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday after news broke of the actor’s death, calling him a “great man. Great dad. Great actor. Great athlete” and so much more:

Carl Weathers, known for roles such as Chubbs in ‘Happy Gilmore,’ has died at 76

Rest in peace, Carl.

Carl Weathers, known for roles such as Apollo Creed in “Rocky,” Chubbs Peterson in “Happy Gilmore” and Greef Karga in “The Mandalorian,” has died at the age of 76.

Weathers’ death was confirmed Friday by his family to Deadline and by his manager to The Associated Press.

“We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers,” his family said in a statement. “He died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, Feb. 1st, 2024. … Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life. Through his contributions to film, television, the arts and sports, he has left an indelible mark and is recognized worldwide and across generations. He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, partner, and friend.”

Chubbs is one of the best characters from a golf movie off all time, so it’s no surprise to see a huge reaction from golf Twitter.

Adam Sandler proves he’s Hollywood’s best point guard (again!) in hoops footage before Arizona game

Fans LOVE IT when they see Adam Sandler hoops highlights.

Anytime Adam Sandler hits the court to play hoops, you know you’re going to see some magic.

That was the case on Thursday, when the actor took to the court before Arizona hosted Colorado on Thursday — he played ball with some of the managers there and looked great.

The highlights are pretty awesome. There’s a no-look pass that didn’t end in a hoop, and then an up and under in which Sandler kind of just tosses the rock up behind his head and it goes in beautifully.

If you’re looking for Hollywood’s best point guard, you’ve found it. Here’s the footage:

Fans and others loved it:

 

Adam Sandler delightfully reprised his Waterboy character to promote Henry Winker’s new memoir

Bobby Boucher is back … kind of!

Adam Sandler remains one of the most beloved funny people of his generation, and he broke out one of his most notable characters to wish actor Henry Winkler well on the release of his new memoir, Being Henry: The Fonz . . . and Beyond.

Sandler and Winkler famously starred alongside each other in the 1998 football comedy The Waterboy, and the former briefly reprised his role of Bobby Boucher to encourage his followers to buy Winkler’s new book.

Mama would be proud to hear Boucher’s voice again, as this is the kind of delightful throwback that makes you want to put on The Waterboy as soon as possible.

It’s hilarious to hear Sandler say Winkler’s “Mr. Coach Kline” name again after all these years, and it’s hard not to want to go get yourself the most refreshing bottle of water possible and check out Winkler’s new memoir.

Look, if this prompts Sander to play Boucher again in a Waterboy sequel, we’re all for it. Even then, this is just another wonderful reminder of why we love the Sandman so much.

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