Adam Sandler Congratulates Real-Life Happy Gilmore on Golf Announcement

‘Happy Gilmore 2’ Officially Confirmed at Netflix

‘Happy Gilmore 2’ , Officially Confirmed at Netflix. Netflix confirmed the sequel on May 15, 'Variety' reports. Adam Sandler will reprise one of his most popular roles as Happy Gilmore, a hockey player who becomes a golfer. Christopher McDonald, who played Shooter McGavin in the original film, first sparked sequel rumors in March. I saw Adam [Sandler] about two weeks ago, and he says to me, ‘McDonald, you’re gonna love this.’, Christopher McDonald, via 'Variety'. I said, ‘What?’ He says, ‘How about that,’ and he shows me the first draft of ‘Happy Gilmore 2.’ , Christopher McDonald, via 'Variety'. I thought, ‘Well, that would be awesome.’ So, it’s in the works. Fans demand it, dammit!, Christopher McDonald, via 'Variety'. Drew Barrymore teased the news on her talk show as well. This just in, I have breaking news…. I’ll just say this, from my source, that ['Happy Gilmore 2'] is in process, Drew Barrymore, via 'The Drew Barrymore Show'. Additional details such as storyline or director have yet to be revealed. 'Happy Gilmore,' released in 1996, made close to $40 million at the global box office