Benito Antonio Martínez Occidental—also known as music artist Bad Bunny—has found his next on-screen role, joining the cast of Adam Sandler’s Happy Gilmore sequel.
Kyle Newacheck, who directed Sandler in the Netflix comedy Murder Mystery, is producing the Netflix sequel to the 1996 comedy about a professional hockey player who discovers his talent in the game of golf. And goes on tour just to be a sensation. Plot details of the sequel are being kept under wraps.
Julie Bowen and Christopher MacDonald return for the sequel as Virginia Wynette, Sandler’s on-screen love interest, and Shooter McGavin, a jealous golf pro and the film’s villain, respectively, in the original film.
Camera Shave started rolling on the comedy, with Sandler posting on Instagram on Monday: “It’s not over. The way I see it… we’ve only just begun.
Sandler and Tim Herlihy wrote the screenplay and will also produce with Jack Giarapoto and Robert Symonds. Dennis Duggan, who directed the original Happy Gilmore, will executive produce alongside Judith Mull, Kevin Grady, David Bausch and Barry Bernardi.
As for Bad Bunny, who is repped by UTA and Rimas Entertainment, the film will mark his latest foray into screen roles. He previously appeared opposite Brad Pitt in the Sony action comedy Bullet Train and Gael Garcia Bernal in the Amazon drama Cassandro. Coming up, he has Darren Aronofsky’s crime thriller Caught Stealing at Sony Pictures.
In a Vanity Fair cover story published last year, the music superstar said, “You could say I put a little more of myself into acting.”
Bad Bunny Joins Adam Sandler in Exciting Happy Gilmore Sequel
Bad Bunny, the chart-topping music artist, is making waves in Hollywood by joining Adam Sandler in the highly anticipated Happy Gilmore sequel. Known off-screen as Benito Antonio Martínez Occidental, Bad Bunny’s new role marks a significant step in his acting career.
The sequel to the 1996 comedy classic Happy Gilmore is set to stream on Netflix. In this film, Adam Sandler returns as the quirky golfer who became a fan favorite for his unconventional style. While plot details are still under wraps, the addition of Bad Bunny is sure to bring a fresh and exciting twist to the story.
Kyle Newacheck, who directed Sandler in the Netflix hit Murder Mystery, is producing this sequel. Fans will also see the return of Julie Bowen and Christopher MacDonald as Virginia Wynette and Shooter McGavin. Bowen’s character was Sandler’s love interest in the original film, and MacDonald’s role as the villain made him a memorable part of the movie.
Production for the sequel is already underway, and Adam Sandler teased the project on Instagram, stating: “It’s not over. The way I see it… we’ve only just begun.”
The screenplay is written by Sandler and Tim Herlihy, with additional production by Jack Giarapoto and Robert Symonds. Dennis Duggan, who directed the original Happy Gilmore, will serve as an executive producer, along with Judith Mull, Kevin Grady, David Bausch, and Barry Bernardi.
For Bad Bunny, this role follows his recent appearances in Sony’s Bullet Train and Amazon’s Cassandro, and his upcoming role in Darren Aronofsky’s Caught Stealing. In a Vanity Fair cover story, Bad Bunny shared his passion for acting, saying, “You could say I put a little more of myself into acting.”
Fans of both Bad Bunny and Adam Sandler can look forward to a unique blend of comedy and star power in the Happy Gilmore sequel. With beloved characters returning and fresh talent joining the cast, this film is set to be a standout.
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