Happy Gilmore Cast 2: Full List and Celebrity Cameos

Few comedies from the 1990s still spark the kind of devoted fan enthusiasm that Happy Gilmore does. Nearly three decades after Adam Sandler’s hockey-player-turned-golfer first swung a club in anger, the sequel is finally here — and the cast list is a mix of familiar faces, family members, and a parade of celebrity cameos.

Release Year: 2025 ·
Director: Kyle Newacheck ·
Returning Original Cast: Adam Sandler, Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald ·
Notable New Cast: Benny Safdie, Bad Bunny, Ben Stiller

The sequel’s cast combines three returning leads from the original, a handful of new characters, and a sprawling list of cameos that includes athletes, musicians, and comedians. Here’s a quick data snapshot.

Who’s in the Happy Gilmore 2 full cast?

Main cast: Adam Sandler, Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald

The three core actors from the 1996 original reprise their roles. Adam Sandler returns as the irascible hockey player turned golfer Happy Gilmore, Julie Bowen returns as the love interest Virginia Venit, and Christopher McDonald returns as the smug antagonist Shooter McGavin. All three are confirmed by Netflix’s official title page.

New additions: Benny Safdie, Bad Bunny, Ben Stiller

Benny Safdie takes on the role of Frank Manatee, a character name that evokes the original’s absurd supporting cast. According to Wikipedia, Bad Bunny (Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio) plays Oscar Mejías. Ben Stiller returns as Hal L., the unhinged nursing home ordering from the original, per Netflix.

Additional cast members listed on IMDb include Dennis Dugan as Doug Thompson, Haley Joel Osment as Billy Jenkins, and Lavell Crawford as Slim Peterson.

Is Adam Sandler’s wife in Happy Gilmore 2?

Jackie Sandler’s appearance in the sequel

Yes, Adam Sandler’s wife Jackie Sandler appears in the film. Netflix’s cast list includes her among the primary cast, continuing a long tradition of Jackie appearing in Sandler’s films — she has credits in Grown Ups, Blended, and Hubie Halloween.

Adam Sandler’s daughters in the cast

Both of Sandler’s daughters, Sadie and Sunny, also appear in the sequel. Netflix lists both by name, and Esquire reported that Sunny Sandler is among the cameo performers.

The implication: This isn’t just a paycheck gig for the family; it’s a deliberate branding choice that keeps Sandler’s comedy world insular and personal.

Who are the cameos in Happy Gilmore?

Celebrity cameos in Happy Gilmore 2

The sequel is stuffed with recognizable faces. Rotten Tomatoes’ cast page lists cameos by Travis Kelce, Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka, Justin Thomas, Will Zalatoris, Paige Spiranac, Eminem, Reggie Bush, Dan Patrick, Rebecca Quin, Nick Swardson, and Kid Cudi. Decider adds Post Malone, Guy Fieri, and Jon Lovitz to the list. USA Today reports that Jeopardy! host Ken Jennings appears at the very beginning of the film.

Athletes and musicians in the cast

Golfers dominate the athlete cameos. John Daly, a professional golfer known for his long drives and colorful personality, appears as a fictionalized version of himself, per Wikipedia. The Rotten Tomatoes list also includes several top PGA Tour players. Among musicians, Bad Bunny has a named role, while Eminem and Kid Cudi appear in cameo capacity. North Jersey published a dedicated cameo‑order list and noted that the film includes tributes to the late Cameron Boyce.

Why was Tiger Woods not in Happy Gilmore 2?

Tiger Woods’ absence from the sequel

Despite the flood of PGA Tour players in the cast, Tiger Woods is notably absent. No official statement from Woods or the production team has been made public. Given the number of current and former pros who appear — Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka, Justin Thomas, Will Zalatoris — it’s more likely that Woods declined or was unavailable rather than overlooked. The film’s casting director likely approached him, but no confirmation of that exists.

Other golfers in the film

John Daly’s inclusion is sure to be a fan favorite. The two‑time major champion, known for his everyman appeal, fits the Happy Gilmore universe more naturally than Woods’s polished image. The Wikipedia entry confirms Daly plays himself, and the Rotten Tomatoes list adds several other golfers.

When is Happy Gilmore 2 being released?

Release date and production timeline

Happy Gilmore 2 arrived on Netflix on July 25, 2025, according to AOL. The film was announced in 2024, with the main cast confirmed returning shortly after.

Filming and post-production status

Kyle Newacheck directed the sequel. The film is a Netflix original, available exclusively on the platform. No specific release date beyond the year was announced until the summer 2025 premiere.

The pattern: Sandler’s Netflix deal — which has produced multiple films since 2015 — allows for a relatively quick turnaround. The sequel was shot in 2024 and released in 2025, a typical timeline for a streaming comedy.

“Adam Sandler returns as Happy Gilmore, Julie Bowen returns as Virginia, and Christopher McDonald returns as Shooter McGavin.”

Netflix official site

“The film includes a cameo by Jeopardy! host Ken Jennings at the very beginning.”

USA Today

For Netflix subscribers, the choice is simple: if you enjoyed the original’s mix of slapstick and heart, the sequel delivers the same recipe with a bigger cast. For casual viewers, the cameo parade alone may be worth the runtime.

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