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Adam Sandler releases 'Happy Gilmore 2' trailer via holiday greeting

Dec. 25, 2024, 1:13 p.m. ET

Guess who's back, back again? Happy Gilmore ... and Eminem.

In a recent appearance on the "Dan Patrick Show," Adam Sandler revealed the "Without Me" rapper will have a cameo in the upcoming comedy sequel "Happy Gilmore 2."

Sandler declined to share details about Eminem's role but indicated it will be a brief appearance.

"I've known Eminem for a long time, and he's a great guy," he said. "He came in and was funny as hell. I think we just hung out a day with Eminem and just shot and shot, and it was insane. (He) said a million things we can use."

Sandler also offered a holiday gift by dropping the trailer for the movie on Christmas.

The comedian also revealed retired golfer Jack Nicklaus is in the movie. According to Sandler, "all these great golfers came by" to shoot an unspecified scene, in which Sandler sat next to Nicklaus.

The "Grown Ups" star disclosed this news despite the fact that he said he was asked not to do "any press" about the film. He joked, "They're gonna yell at me no matter what."

Eminem performs at Formula 1 Pirelli United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas.

"Happy Gilmore 2" was first revealed by original star Christopher McDonald earlier this year when the actor said in an interview that Sandler showed him a "first draft" of the script. Sandler later said the actor was not supposed to announce this publicly.

"He texted me after the fact, 'By the way, that thing you told me not to talk about, I talked about,'" he joked on the "Dan Patrick Show."

'Happy Gilmore 2' release date teased by Adam Sandler

In Friday's "Dan Patrick Show" interview, Sandler teased a possible release month for the film, which has now wrapped filming.

The comic said that "Happy Gilmore 2" will likely debut on Netflix in July of next year, although he stressed he was not completely sure about this.

Adam Sandler attends the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on March 19, 2023.

"I don't know 100%, but I think around July," he said. "Not July 4, but we're trying to get it done in time for July. (But) you never know what's going to happen. We're just finishing today."

'Happy Gilmore 2' cast and cameos: Who else is in the comedy sequel?

Julie Bowen and Christopher McDonald are slated to return as their characters Virginia Venit and Shooter McGavin, respectively. Ben Stiller has also been spotted on set.

Margaret Qualley attends the Governors Awards on Nov. 17, 2024.

Additionally, Dan Patrick, Bad Bunny, Travis Kelce, and Margaret Qualley are set for appearances.

Speaking on "The Tonight Show" in September, Qualley joked her husband Jack Antonoff "lied" by telling Sandler she could play golf to get her a part in the film because the original is her favorite movie. The "Substance" actress stressed it's a "tiny" role, though, and that she is "essentially deep background."

Sandler, meanwhile, confirmed on "The Tonight Show," "We have a nice something for Travis (Kelce). He's gonna come by. He's a very nice guy. You guys would love him in real life."

Contributing: KiMi Robinson

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