New footage shows Rory McIlroy set for secret role in Happy Gilmore 2
Several of golf’s biggest names are set to appear in the upcoming Happy Gilmore 2. The long-awaited sequel to the 1996 Adam Sandler sports comedy has drawn together a star-studded cast since the announcement that a second film would be released later this year. GettyRory McIlroy is set to make his big screen debut[/caption] Among those already confirmed for cameo appearances are Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce, as well as rappers Eminem and Bad Bunny. And with Sandler reprising his role as the titular unprofessional hockey player-turned-golf star, there is set to be plenty of influence from the sport’s leading names this time around. A newly-released teaser shared by streaming giants Netflix has given a glimpse into the host of top golfers who will join the cast. Those revealed PGA stars Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Colin Morikawa, Justin Thomas and Will Zalatoris, as well as LIV Golf’s Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka. Alongside a short video shared on X, Netflix wrote: “The field for Happy Gilmore 2 is stacked. “Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka, Justin Thomas, Will Zalatoris and more.” In the footage, the professional golfers can be seen alongside Sandler and co-star Christopher McDonald, who plays Shooter McGavin, on set for the filming of the sequel to the 90s classic. The tour stars all look to be in good spirits as they are shown laughing and joking with members of the original cast. Two-time major champion Scheffler tells the camera: “I’m here on the set of Happy Gilmore 2. “It definitely brings back a lot of memories from the first one.” Credit: YouTube: @NetflixHappy Gilmore 2 will see Adam Sandler’s character joined by a number of huge golf names[/caption] Credit: YouTube: @NetflixThe teaser showed McIlroy grinning as he travelled around the set on a golf buggy[/caption] Credit: YouTube: @NetflixFootage shows the golfers huddling together as a team during filming[/caption] McIlroy then adds: “Obviously this is a completely different experience for me, but I can’t believe I’m a part of it.” Later on, some of the golfers can be seen taking selfies in the infamous golf ‘Tour Championship’ jacket coveted by Shooter McGavin in the original movie. And the excitement on set is clearly mutual, as actor Ben Stiller, who plays Hal, enthuses to two-time US PGA champion Thomas over his love for the Netflix docu-series ‘Full Swing’. Stiller tells him: “I started watching Full Swing, it’s great. It’s really well done.” While there is no confirmed release date for the upcoming movie, Sandler told the Dan Patrick Show that it could be ready to stream in July after filming wrapped up in December. And while McIlroy and co will no doubt be eager to catch themselves on the big screen for the iconic film’s huge comeback, in the meantime they will be focused on their busy sporting schedules. Star of the original movie Ben Stiller was captured gushing to Justin Thomas on set After the Northern Irishman’s recent victory at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am in California, he is now preparing to face off against his co-star Scheffler at the WM Phoenix Open, which tees off today.
Several of golf’s biggest names are set to appear in the upcoming Happy Gilmore 2.
The long-awaited sequel to the 1996 Adam Sandler sports comedy has drawn together a star-studded cast since the announcement that a second film would be released later this year.
Among those already confirmed for cameo appearances are Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce, as well as rappers Eminem and Bad Bunny.
And with Sandler reprising his role as the titular unprofessional hockey player-turned-golf star, there is set to be plenty of influence from the sport’s leading names this time around.
A newly-released teaser shared by streaming giants Netflix has given a glimpse into the host of top golfers who will join the cast.
Those revealed PGA stars Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Colin Morikawa, Justin Thomas and Will Zalatoris, as well as LIV Golf’s Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka.
Alongside a short video shared on X, Netflix wrote: “The field for Happy Gilmore 2 is stacked.
“Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka, Justin Thomas, Will Zalatoris and more.”
In the footage, the professional golfers can be seen alongside Sandler and co-star Christopher McDonald, who plays Shooter McGavin, on set for the filming of the sequel to the 90s classic.
The tour stars all look to be in good spirits as they are shown laughing and joking with members of the original cast.
Two-time major champion Scheffler tells the camera: “I’m here on the set of Happy Gilmore 2.
“It definitely brings back a lot of memories from the first one.”
McIlroy then adds: “Obviously this is a completely different experience for me, but I can’t believe I’m a part of it.”
Later on, some of the golfers can be seen taking selfies in the infamous golf ‘Tour Championship’ jacket coveted by Shooter McGavin in the original movie.
And the excitement on set is clearly mutual, as actor Ben Stiller, who plays Hal, enthuses to two-time US PGA champion Thomas over his love for the Netflix docu-series ‘Full Swing’.
Stiller tells him: “I started watching Full Swing, it’s great. It’s really well done.”
While there is no confirmed release date for the upcoming movie, Sandler told the Dan Patrick Show that it could be ready to stream in July after filming wrapped up in December.
And while McIlroy and co will no doubt be eager to catch themselves on the big screen for the iconic film’s huge comeback, in the meantime they will be focused on their busy sporting schedules.
After the Northern Irishman’s recent victory at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am in California, he is now preparing to face off against his co-star Scheffler at the WM Phoenix Open, which tees off today.
