Rebecca Rubin Senior Film and Media Reporter Ben Stiller is reprising his role from “Happy Gilmore” in the follow-up to Adam Sandler‘s 1996 classic sports comedy, “Happy Gilmore 2.” Netflix is backing the long-awaited sequel, which is currently filming in New Jersey.
Along with Sandler and Stiller, the cast will include familiar faces such as Christopher McDonald as pro-golfer Shooter McGavin and Julie Bowen as Sandler’s character’s romantic interest Virginia Venit.
New additions to golf world of “Happy Gilmore 2” include comedian Nick Swardson, filmmaker Benny Safdie, musician Bad Bunny, actor Margaret Qualley and NFL star Travis Kelce.
Netflix didn’t respond to Variety’s request for comment about Stiller’s casting. Kyle Newacheck is directing the sequel from a script by Sandler and his frequent collaborator Tim Herlihy.
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