Ben Stiller Makes a Surprise Appearance in Happy Gilmore 2 Set Video
Netflix has released a new video from the set of the sports comedy "Happy Gilmore 2," starring Adam Sandler. It features a surprise cameo from Ben Stiller. The 59-year-old actor has returned to the role of the evil orderly Hal L.
The sequel to the iconic 1996 comedy will feature many pleasant cameos. The video is dedicated to the star guests. Ben Stiller appeared at the end of the promo. He admitted that he likes the Netflix documentary series "Full Swing" (2023-present) about golf.
In the original "Happy Gilmore," Ben Stiller played the evil mustachioed orderly Hal. In the video, the actor is without his character's signature mustache. However, Stiller was spotted with a mustache on the set. That is, in the fresh promo, Stiller appeared in his usual clothes.
Stiller is joined in the video by professional golfers Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka, Justin Thomas, and Will Zalatoris. Of course, you can also see Adam Sandler himself. The 58-year-old actor has reprised the role of golfer and former hockey player Happy Gilmore. In the first part, the hero became a participant in a golf tournament to win money and help his grandmother pay off debts. As a result, he became interested in golf. Although he previously dreamed of conquering the world of hockey.
In the sequel, Happy will once again face Shooter McGavin, played by Christopher McDonald. He was his main opponent in the first chapter. Virginia Venit (Julie Bowen) will also return. Among the newcomers to the cast will be Margaret Qualley ("The Substance"), Benny Safdie ("Oppenheimer"), rappers Eminem ("8 Mile") and Bad Bunny ("Bullet Train"), American football player Travis Kelce and professional golfer John Daly. By the way, Safdie directed the film "Uncut Gems" (2019) with Adam Sandler.
"Happy Gilmore 2" is directed by Kyle Newacheck ("Murder Mystery" with Sandler, "What We Do in the Shadows"). The script was written by Sandler and Tim Herlihy - together they worked on the original.
"Happy Gilmore 2" will be released in 2025.
