Happy Gilmore 2 Cast: Who Is Back, Who Is New, And What To Expect From The Golf Comedy Sequel

Adam Sandler is heading back to the green for Happy Gilmore 2. This time he is bringing a bunch of new and familiar faces along for the ride. Sandler, now 58, joined costars Julie Bowen and Christopher McDonald at Netflix’s 2025 Tudum event. They answered questions about the coming sequel and showed off the full trailer for everyone to see.

"Happy Gilmore sucks now?" another golfer asks in amazement. He watches the once-great golfer Happy (Sandler) fall on his face trying to swing a club. "Eat a back of ds!" Happy replies in his usual aggressive style. The trailer tells us that years after becoming a golf legend Happy stopped playing. He seems to have lost his special touch. When his daughter Sadie, played by Sandler’s real-life daughter, wants to go to ballet school, Happy and his wife Virginia (Bowen) realize they need money. The only way they can pay for her dreams is if Happy goes back to the game he thought he left behind.

The trailer shows Happy trying to get his swing back. He practices hard. He even breaks in his new caddy, played by Bad Bunny. Happy enters a tournament. He also lets out some frustrations and faces off with his old rival Scooter McGavin (McDonald). "You stole my life from me," Scooter says to Happy. "Why would I want to steal the life of someone who eats pieces of s for breakfast?" Happy fires back. Then the two face each other in a graveyard. This sequel promises the same funny insults and wild moments we remember from the original.

Familiar Faces And Surprising Cameos: Who Is Joining The Happy Gilmore 2 Team?

From Sports Stars To Wrestlers, The New Movie Is Packed With Big Names

In the trailer Travis Kelce appears as a hotel worker. He gives Bad Bunny a good scare. "BOO!" Kelce yells in Happy’s face. This makes Happy yelp in fright. Adam Sandler talked about Kelce in an August 2024 episode of Kelce’s podcast "New Heights." He joked "The whole thing was to get to hang out with Travis. That’s why we put it together." Sandler also said they first thought of Kelce playing Happy’s son. "We were talking about you playing my son while we were writing it, literally, like, six months ago," Sandler explained. "We were like, imagine if Travis was my first baby, how funny that would be. Just a badass."

The film is loaded with other famous appearances. Former AEW World Champion MJF and multi-time WWE Women’s Champions Becky Lynch and Nikki Bella are in the trailer. Award-winning Latin music artist and part-time WWE wrestler Bad Bunny seems to play Happy’s caddy. Bella and Lynch appear to be on the opposing team. MJF plays one of Happy’s sons, Gordie. He is described as "blue collar" and seems to have inherited his father’s love for hockey. Other names in the movie include Eminem, Post Malone, Ken Jennings, Eric André, Marcello Hernandez, and Reggie Bush. This cast brings a lot of fun and unexpected humor to the screen.

Professional golfers are also joining the fun. John Daly Paige Spiranac Rory McIlroy Scottie Scheffler Bryson DeChambeau Brooks Koepka Justin Thomas and Will Zalatoris are all making appearances. This blend of sports stars and entertainers suggests the film will bring in a wide audience. Kym Whitley, a new cast member, gave some insight into working on the film. She told Us Weekly that it is "going to be hilarious." Whitley praised Adam Sandler, saying he is not only funny but also a "great guy." She noted that Sandler "reaches back" and gives jobs to his comic friends. He also lets them "play around with the script," which sounds like a fun and collaborative environment.

The Return Of Beloved Characters And The Perfect Casting Of A New Fan Favorite

How Happy Gilmore 2 Is Bringing Back Familiar Faces And Introducing A New Icon

It is not just about the new faces. Many fan-favorite characters are also coming back. Ben Stiller is set to return as the strict nursing home orderly from the original film. His serious demeanor always made Happy’s antics even funnier. Julie Bowen is back as Happy’s supportive wife Virginia. In an earlier teaser, she tells Happy "We’re not done with golf. Let them see the Happy I fell in love with." This line sets up Happy’s emotional return to the sport.

Christopher McDonald is also back as the smug rival Shooter McGavin. His ongoing feud with Happy was a highlight of the first movie. It looks like their rivalry will be a major part of the sequel. But perhaps the most talked-about new casting is Boban Marjanović as the new Mr. Larson. If you remember the original film, Mr. Larson was a giant, intimidating man with a funny side. Boban, a tall and beloved basketball player, is the perfect person to step into that role. He already has good chemistry with Adam Sandler from their work together in the movie Hustle. Fans are already saying Boban as Mr. Larson is a brilliant choice.

The original Happy Gilmore which came out in 1996 followed Happy as he found a natural talent for golf. He was a failed ice hockey player before. He entered a golf tournament hoping to win money to save his grandmother’s house. A trick shot won him the championship, the girl and his grandma’s home back. The new movie picks up with Happy as a father and husband. He thought golf was behind him. The trailer shows him seemingly moving out of his current home which suggests a new chapter in his life. The plot details that have been kept quiet make the reveal of the full trailer even more exciting for fans.

What We Hope For From Happy Gilmore 2 And Its Place In Comedy History

Addressing Expectations And The Legacy Of The Original Golf Comedy

Netflix announced plans for a sequel in May 2024. The fact that the original creative team is involved gives fans a lot of hope. This includes Adam Sandler, Julie Bowen, Ben Stiller, and Christopher McDonald. When a beloved movie gets a sequel there are always worries about whether it will be as good as the first. Some people might call it a "money grab." But the cast and crew seem genuinely excited about the project. They want to make an entertaining film for the fans.

Many fans are not expecting this sequel to be exactly like the original. They just want it to be funny and entertaining. That is all we can hope for when it comes to a sequel of a movie that is considered an all-time classic. The trailers show the movie will "play the hits" which means we will see some familiar jokes and the same style of comedy. This is probably a smart move. It gives fans the nostalgia they want while also creating new laughs.

The original film has stood the test of time. It is a classic comedy for many people. The idea of bringing Happy Gilmore back after almost 30 years is exciting for those who grew up with the movie. It is a chance to revisit a character and world that brought a lot of laughs. The mix of returning stars and surprising new faces suggests that the film aims to be a fun event for everyone. We will all find out if it lives up to the hype when Happy Gilmore 2 hits Netflix on Friday July 25.