In the buildup to the release of the highly anticipated sequel, Happy Gilmore 2, the cast has remained mostly tight-lipped about the storyline, avoiding giving away spoilers. That’s impressive considering the amount of star power and noteworthy cameos expected in the film.

Adam Sandler has revealed that the sequel to Happy Gilmore had to be rewritten following the death of his co-star Carl Weathers. The Rocky and Predator star died last year, at the age of 76. He famously played Chubbs Peterson, the mentor to Sandler’s Gilmore, in the much-loved 1996 golf comedy.

Adam Sandler, Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald, Bad Bunny, Oliver Hudson and other "Happy Gilmore 2" cast members attended the film's New York premiere.

Alix Earle spoke to PEOPLE at the New York City premiere of the comedy on Monday, July 21. The influencer says one of Adam Sandler's daughters suggested her cameo to him.

Adam Sandler is known for blending Hollywood and sports, but this summer's "Happy Gilmore 2" brings one of football's biggest personalities to the big screen. Kansas City Chiefs

Adam Sandler 's beloved character, Happy Gilmore, is making his return in " Happy Gilmore 2 ," and things have definitely changed. Nearly 30 years since Happy first hit the big screen, "Happy Gilmore" became a '90s classic that helped launch Sandler into comedy superstardom with its hilarious one-liners and over-the-top antics on the golf course.

Adam Sandler said he had to rewrite Happy Gilmore 2 following Carl Weathers ‘ death. The actor and comedian, who is reprising his role as Happy Gilmore in the sequel to his beloved 1996 sports comedy, recently told Collider that Weathers’ Derick “Chubbs” Peterson was planning to return for the new movie before he died last year at age 76 .

Happy Gilmore has seen a surge in popularity on Netflix in the week ending July 21 as fans prepare for the release of the sequel, which arrives on July 25.

Adam Sandler detailed one “painful’ part about rewriting the highly anticipated “Happy Gilmore 2” film, which will be released on Netflix this Friday. After a lengthy 29-year wait, fans will finally get to see the sequel starring Adam Sandler (as Happy Gilmore) and much of the cast from the original film,

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