They’re making ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ with Adam Sandler

Yes, anyone over 40 will definitely remember the first ‘Happy Gilmore’ movie, starring Adam Sandler, which was released in 1996. The movie skyrocketed Sandler’s Hollywood career, making him a box office hit.

Good Lord, anyone with a sense of humor would enjoy watching the former hockey player turned golf pro played by a young Adam Sandler in “Happy Gilmore.” I still remember many of those scenes, and as I type this they bring a smile to my face and a chuckle because they are embedded in my memory. This movie cemented Adam Sandler as the real deal and someone who would be around for a long time.

The timing of this couldn’t be more perfect, as Adam Sandler has a Netflix deal that will allow all of his films to be shown exclusively on the platform. None of the previous films he has made for Netflix are direct sequels, remakes or reboots of his most famous films, which made him a household name. Some may argue that “Billy Madison,” with its college humor, helped Adam Sandler gain recognition and popularity, but that film was more of a cult hit, a favorite among teens, adults, and anyone who first saw Adam Sandler on television. SNL. Overall, ‘Happy Gilmore’ had more impact in making Adam Sandler a household name worldwide.

For those who have followed Adam Sandler since his years on SNL, you know what made him extremely popular starting in the ’90s. It was his brash, in-your-face and moody comedic style, all of which are undeniably funny. He belonged to a group of young comedians and stand-up comedians who resonated with the youth. Adam Sandler did his skits, skits and comedy bits alongside the late, great Chris Farley, David Spade, Tim Meadows, Chris Rock, Rob Schneider and others during his rise. This was an immensely talented group of SNL alumni, and Adam Sandler became the most famous among them thanks to the films he created and released. While some of his recent offerings may not have been that great, his consistency has been impressive and he has tried to stay true to himself as a proven comedic actor who will continue to make films regardless of the outcome.

For me, a sequel to “Happy Gilmore” was something I never thought would happen. It feels like a lifetime since I first saw it on VHS and later on movie channels. The movie always seemed like a one-off, with Happy Gilmore getting its happy ending. That was almost thirty years ago, so I wonder how the film would resonate with audiences today, especially since many people are more politically correct now. But let’s see! I think we’re all getting tired of so-called comedies that fall flat, feel boring, and have no humor because almost everything is off limits these days and people are overly sensitive.

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Maybe the cure for all this is a sequel to “Happy Gilmore.” Adam Sandler’s return to his element – ​​unfiltered, unedited and desaturated – could be a step towards restoring normalcy to comedy films and bringing back the days when movies could be funny again. Seriously, I think us down-to-earth folks are tired of watching overly hyped comedy movies or movies in the comedy genre, only to leave the theater disappointed or, after watching them on a streaming service, immediately not feeling anything. If a movie like “Happy Gilmore” were released now without any changes, it would be a monster hit, but with a lot of risk of cancellation.

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There are some scenes in “Happy Gilmore” that, if shown to a younger audience today, would certainly make them laugh as they learned to relax, not take things too seriously and use humor in its purest form to appreciate. I believe one of the main reasons why Adam Sandler became an A-list star is that he didn’t make his iconic films in the present, but in the 1990s to mid-2000s. The environment, society and the culture you are in are key factors in determining how much comedic freedom someone has. It’s like finding the available material to work with, and I think Adam Sandler is rediscovering that freedom; otherwise, he wouldn’t have received the ‘Go-Signal’ to move beyond the pre-development stages of ‘Happy Gilmore 2’, a Netflix exclusive of which will soon be released.

For the record, I don’t know of any other actor who has a Netflix deal for a quarter of a billion dollars. It just proves how much of a cornerstone of comedy Adam Sandler has become that the biggest streaming service would get him to make, release, and star in movies for them.

Adam Sandler is an original and still relevant more than thirty years later. We celebrate him for that. By the way, Adam Sandler became the 24th comedian to receive the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2023, the highest recognition that can be given to a comedian. It means one thing: Adam Sandler has become so important to comedy, and we need his humor now more than ever.

When I was young, I got to watch Adam Sandler movies like ‘Billy Madison’, ‘Happy Gilmore’, ‘The Waterboy’, ‘Big Daddy’ and many others. The man was something else, and to this day I have never seen anyone like him. Sure, many have been influenced by him, imitated his comedic style and watched his films growing up, but no one can top him.

“Happy Gilmore 2” has been in pre-development for quite some time, and Adam Sandler plans to work on it for the longest time. Regardless of how long it took, I’m just grateful that it’s officially happening.

“Happy Gilmore 2” is directed by Kyle Newacheck, written by Tim Herlihy and Adam Sandler, and will debut exclusively on Netflix in 2025.

Cheers, because this could bring back the Adam Sandler of old!