In a recent episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, the actress and host, Drew Barrymore, sent fans into a frenzy by revealing that a sequel to the beloved 1996 comedy, Happy Gilmore, is currently in development[1]. Barrymore, who starred alongside Adam Sandler in the original film, shared that she had reached out to her longtime friend and co-star to confirm the news, following comments made by Christopher McDonald, who played the iconic villain, Shooter McGavin, in Happy Gilmore.
Barrymore, a self-proclaimed fan of Sandler's work, expressed her enthusiasm for the potential sequel, stating,
“I want it. I need it. I stayed up last night with my daughter watching Billy Madison. I sent Sandler a video [of it]. He sent me another video back and I'm waiting to see if he's confirming about the Happy Gilmore 2 script.”
After the commercial break, Barrymore excitedly shared that she had received confirmation from Sandler himself, with a message from her source stating that the sequel is “in process.” This news has sparked a wave of excitement among fans, who have long been hoping for a return to the world of Happy Gilmore.
In 2015, The Hollywood Reporter had asked Happy Gilmore director Dennis Dugan about the possibility of a sequel, to which he expressed skepticism, stating,
“I can't imagine [Sandler] would ever do that, but it's Hollywood, so you never say that'll never happen”.
However, with Barrymore's recent revelation, it seems that the sequel is now closer to becoming a reality than ever before.
The original Happy Gilmore, which follows the story of a failed hockey player who discovers his talent for golf, became an instant classic upon its release, thanks in large part to Sandler's memorable performance and the comedic chemistry between him and Barrymore. With the sequel now in the works, fans can look forward to seeing if the magic of the original film can be recaptured, and if Sandler's beloved character, Happy Gilmore, can once again bring laughter and joy to audiences around the world.
