Focusing on Sandler’s titular unlikely golfer who becomes known for his long drives, the original Happy Gilmore hit theaters in February 1996 from Universal Pictures. The sports comedy was directed by Dennis Dugan, who is an executive producer on the sequel.

Real PGA pro and two-time Major Championship winner John Daly revealed he has filmed scenes for Happy Gilmore 2 and teases a release window.

MJF's recent hiatus from AEW stems from him being cast in the Happy Gilmore sequel. Per Justin Kroll of Deadline.com, MJF joined the cast that

Following in the footsteps of Dennis Dugan's 1996 classic sports comedy movie Happy Gilmore, its sequel Happy Gilmore 2 is reportedly set to be released in early 2025.

"Adam greeted the kids with handshakes, signed t-shirts, and even allowed the children to take photos with him and other cast members."

EXCLUSIVE: Professional wrestler Maxwell Jacob Friedman, aka MJF, of AEW fame is the latest to join the cast in Netflix ‘s Happy Gilmore 2, starring Adam Sandler.

Adam Sandler was seen in Verona township Friday as filming for “Happy Gilmore 2” continues in New Jersey. The actor, known for his role in the 1996 comedy classic, took a break from shooting to pose for photos with local residents, according to an Instagram post posted on the township's account.

As the production of Adam Sandler's Happy Gilmore sequel continues, the cast for the film is starting to take shape as well and another well-known athlete is expected to have a role in the film. According to Deadline,