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Adam Sandler rose to fame in the 1990s, but the movie that launched his career was the 1996 sports comedy film,Happy Gilmore. It was not particularly a massive box office success, but it received a cult following that even modern-day fans enjoyed it. In fact, many are requesting for a long-overdue sequel.
The actor loved playing golf due to his father’s influence, and that is how the movie came about. The cast also included stars such as Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald, and Bob Barker. Interestingly, they also invited a pro golfer to add authenticity to the story.
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Lee Trevino Regrets His Cameo InHappy Gilmore
Golf championLee Trevinohad a brief cameo scene inAdam Sandler’sHappy Gilmore. Although he only had one short line in the film, he seemingly regrets his appearance. He was not a fan of the bad language they used in the movie, as he shared viaCBS 19:
“If they were going to use all those foul words in there, I never would have done it.”
It turned out Trevino did not read the script at all and blindly accepted the project. Had he known they were going to use a lot of expletives in the film, he would have declined the offer.
Despite the golfer’s aversion towards the movie, fans have been demanding a follow-up film. There had been rumors of a possible sequel, and even some of the cast admitted that it could still happen.
Sandler andChristopher McDonaldonce appeared onThe Dan Patrick Showand shared their enthusiasm for a second shot. Sandler stated (viaComplex):
“It has not been discussed, but it has certainly been discussed on the internet. Believe me, that Senior Tour idea, it would be so amazing.”
McDonald, who portrayed the arrogant golfer Shooter McGavin, added:
“Yes, I would love to do it. Everyone’s been screaming for it, like Adam said, on the internet. I just gotta say, it would be a complete blast, the Senior Tour with us too, oh my god.”
Fans need to work harder to campaign for the sequel, but since most of the cast are quite interested in reprising their roles, there is hope for it to happen.
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How Happy Gilmore Changed Adam Sandler’s Life
Happy Gilmorehad made wonders on Adam Sandler’s career. After his five-year stint on NBC’sSaturday Night Live, he was terminated from the show. He shared onThe Howard Stern ShowviaCNBC:
“At the time, I was hurt because I didn’t know what else I was going to do… I remember when I saw Farley, and he said, ‘Me too, they don’t want me either,’ we were both like ‘F—k this s—t.’ We got mad together, pretended we weren’t sad, pretended this was for the best.”
A few months before his lastSNLperformance in 1995, Sandler’s moviesBilly MadisonandHappy Gilmoreperformed well at the box office, giving the actor the confidence boost he needed to establish his own film company, Happy Madison Productions.
Happy Gilmoreis available to watch on Prime Video.
Sources:CBS 19,The Dan Patrick ShowviaComplex,The Howard Stern ShowviaCNBC
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
