After a long of long three decades, Happy Gilmore 2 has been released on Netflix, which is nothing less than a dream-come-true for the loyal fans of the 1996, cultural comedy film. Fans are in for a treat as Adam Sandler is back in the long-awaited sequel as the hot-headed golfer, ‘Happy Gilmore’. However, this time, he is older, away from golf and struggling with his financial problems.
But when he gets to know that his daughter, ‘Vienna’, who has always dreamt of joining Ballet School in Paris, is in trouble, he decides to once again remove his cubs and get back to golf again. However, apart from the mixed reviews, humour and heartwarming story, Happy Gilmore 2 is filled with a lot of nostalgic moments, surprise cameos, and hidden tributes. Did you miss them? We have listed some of the best Easter eggs from the film that you might have missed.
#1. Adam Sandler’s family plays a major role in the film
It won’t be wrong to say that Happy Gilmore 2 is a family film because we get to see the whole of Adam Sandler’s family in one way or the other. His real wife, Jackie, and Adam Sandler’s daughters, Sunny and Sadie, all appear in the film. Sunny plays the lead role of ‘Happy’s daughter, ‘Vienna’, while Jackie plays the role of her supportive dance teacher. On the other hand, Sadie brings a new twist to the plot as an undercover FBI agent in Adam Sandler’s support group in the film. Things don’t end here as the actor’s brother-in-law, mother, mother-in-law, and even cousin play cameos in the film.
#2. Ben Stiller returns as a villain in the film
Do you remember the creepy nursing assistant for the elderly from Happy Gilmore? Well, that villain, ‘Hal L.’, played by Ben Stiller, is back. However, in the sequel, he has left his old job and has a shady support group, ‘Alkies for Life’. Needless to say, he is here to do any good, but due to Sadie Sandler’s role as an undercover FBI agent, he finally gets the end he deserves for his misdeeds.
#3. Heartfelt tribute to stars from Happy Gilmore who have passed away
When Happy Gilmore was announced, fans were curious to know if there would be any mention of the stars from the first film who are no more with us. And as expected, Happy Gilmore 2 has honoured them. There is even a scene where ‘Happy’ and ‘Shooter’ have a clash over the graves of Bob Barker, who died in 2023, ‘Chubbs’ played by Weathers, and ‘Grandma’ played by Frances Bay, among others.
#4. New Cameos rule the scene
Happy Gilmore 2 is filled with a variety of stars who mark their presence in the film, and kudos to you if you have managed to find some. Travis Kelce appears as a weird waiter, Bad Bunny is shows as ‘Happy’s new caddie, someone who carries his golf clubs and Kid Cudi as an FBI agent. Alongside, Benny Safdie plays the key villain, while Steve Buscemi plays the fun yet chaotic neighbour to ‘Happy’.
#5. Enimen turns up as the new heckler
In the first film, back in 1996, we saw Joe Flaherty play the role of a fan who interrupted Happy with a rude “Jackass” comment. This time in the sequel, Enimen plays that role with a statement sunhat before getting attacked by alligators in a funny moment.
#6. Happy Gilmore 2 hints at Adam Sandler’s stint on SNL
All Adam Sandler’s fans know that the actor was a cast member of the NBC’s comedy series in the 90s. He got his first taste of stardom on the show from 1990 to 1995, alongside three Emmy nominations. In a slight correlation to that, we get to see that ‘Happy’ also went to Saturday Night Live (SNL) after he got fame post his journey in the first film, before the opening scenes in its sequel.
#7. ‘Chubb’s’ son, ‘Slim’, lends a helping hand to ‘Happy’
While ‘Chubb’s played a key role in ‘Happy’s journey to become a star golfer, he died in the film. The role was played by Carl Weathers, who was set to appear in the sequel but died at the age of 76. However, makers paid a wonderful tribute to his character by introducing his son, ‘Slim’, who has lost a hand just like his father. However, unlike his dad, he lost it due to a vending machine. Carrying the legacy of his dad, he lends a helping hand and becomes a major ’emotional support’ for ‘Happy’ in his new journey.
#8. A strikingly similar ending to Happy Gilmore
At the end of Happy Gilmore, we got to see an emotional moment where a ghostly vision of Abraham Lincoln, with ‘Chubbs’, who lost their lives in the first film, waved at him in the end. Recreating that scene, at the end of Happy Gilmore 2, we see ‘Grandma’, ‘Bob Barker’, ‘Mr. Larson’s and even ‘Happy’s late wife, ‘Virginia’. Especially the latter reassures him by saying, “You’re okay”.
Did you saw these Easter Eggs or missed them? Let us know.
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