'Happy Gilmore 2': Christopher McDonald and Julie Bowen to Return for Sequel

Happy Gilmore and Shooter McGavin to re-team for long-awaited sequel

Get ready for more hijinks on the golf course, as Adam Sandler, Christopher McDonald and Julie Bowen are all set to reprise their roles in the long-awaited sequel to the 1996 comedy classic "Happy Gilmore." The film, which is currently in pre-production, will see Sandler once again step into the shoes of the lovable but dim-witted hockey player turned golfer, while McDonald will reprise his role as the villainous Shooter McGavin.

Bowen, who played Gilmore's love interest in the original film, will also be back for the sequel. Other cast members from the original film, including Carl Weathers and Richard Kiel, are also in talks to return. The sequel will be directed by Dennis Dugan, who also helmed the original film.

The original "Happy Gilmore" was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $41 million worldwide. The film has since become a cult classic, and fans have been clamoring for a sequel for years. Now, with the original cast and crew on board, it seems that the wait is finally over.

What to expect from 'Happy Gilmore 2'

Details about the plot of "Happy Gilmore 2" are still under wraps, but it is expected that the film will follow Gilmore as he tries to qualify for the PGA Tour. Along the way, he will likely encounter a number of obstacles, both on and off the course. If the sequel is anything like the original, it will be full of laughs, heart, and quotable one-liners.

Fans of the original film are sure to be excited about the news of a sequel, and it will be interesting to see how Sandler, McDonald, and Bowen reprise their iconic roles. With Dugan at the helm, "Happy Gilmore 2" is sure to be a worthy successor to the original.

Conclusion

The news of a "Happy Gilmore" sequel has been met with excitement from fans of the original film. With the original cast and crew on board, it seems that the wait is finally over for a sequel to one of the most beloved comedies of the 1990s.