Happy Gilmore Getting Sequel on Netflix

Adam Sandler’s classic golf comedy “Happy Gilmore” is getting a sequel, and it’s headed straight to Netflix. The original film, released in 1996, followed the story of a failed hockey player, Happy Gilmore, who turns to golf to save his grandmother’s house from foreclosure. The sequel is set to bring back Sandler in the titular role and will be produced by his production company, Happy Madison Productions.

Fans of the original film will be thrilled to hear that Sandler is returning to reprise his role as the lovable yet temperamental golfer. While details about the plot are still under wraps, the sequel promises to deliver the same irreverent humor and over-the-top antics that made the first film a cult classic.

Netflix has been making a push for original content in recent years, and securing the sequel to “Happy Gilmore” is another big win for the streaming platform. With Sandler’s built-in fanbase and the enduring popularity of the original film, the sequel is sure to be a hit with subscribers when it premieres.

Biography: Adam Richard Sandler was born September 9, 1966 in Brooklyn, New York, to Judith (Levine), a teacher at a nursery school, and Stanley Alan Sandler, an electrical engineer. He is of Russian Jewish descent. At 17, he took his first step towards becoming a stand-up comedian when he spontaneously took the stage at a Boston comedy club. He found he was... See full bio >>

Born: September 9, 1966 | Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA