Happy Gilmore fans shocked as beloved character is KILLED OFF in Netflix sequel... and it's not Carl Weathers
Sandler, 58, has reprised one of his most popular roles as quirky golfer Happy Gilmore, but fans were sadly surprised to discover a beloved character from the 1996 film is killed off in the first few moments of the movie.
The comedy opens by showing a recap of how the hockey player-turned-golfer's life has changed since the 1996 film.
After saving his grandmother's house, Happy and his on-screen love, Virginia Venit, played by Julie Bowen, 55, had gone on to get married, have five children.
But then tragedy hits when Virginia dies after being hit by an errant golf ball.
This prompts Happy's early retirement as he becomes a full-time dad to his four sons and a daughter, who is played by Sandler's own daughter, Sunny, 16.
Fans will be pleased to know that despite Virginia's devastating death, Bowen does make several appearances in the film including in the golfer's 'happy place' where she encourages him to forgive himself for her death.
'Loved it. Hilarious just a shame Virginia died,' wrote a fan on Sandler's Instagram early Friday, 'but overall just as good as I thought it would be.'
Christopher McDonald and Dennis Dugan have reprised their roles and the film pays tribute to the late Carl Weathers, who played Happy's mentor, Chubbs. Weathers died from heart disease in in 2024 at age 76.
'The saddest thing is Carl Weathers was in the draft,' Sandler told E! News.
'We wrote an entire story for Carl and Carl's son, and then Carl passed away, so, we show the love to Carl in the movie.'
To honor Weather, Sandler adapted the final script to via Happy reading Chubbs' book of golf tips, and flashback of advice Happy received in the original comedy.
Other sweet remembrances include the late Bob Barker, who famously got into a fight with Happy, being represented in a video game re-enacting the fisticuffs.
The late Richard Kiel who stood 7'2" tall was represented by his character's son being a spectator and sharing Mr. Larson's love for Happy.
'Everybody from the first one, we try to give love to,' Sandler told the outlet.
Celebrity newcomers taking a swing at acting include Bad Bunny as Happy's new caddy, and Taylor Swift's boyfriend Travis Kelce also has a small part.
Professional golfers making an appearance in this round include John Daly, Rory McElroy and Scottie Scheffler.
Sandler is heading out on tour with his You're My Best Friend tour in September. Luckily, he doesn't have a show scheduled for September 14, so that he can be in Los Angeles for the Emmys.
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