'Happy Gilmore' sequel begins filming in New Jersey

Production has begun on Netflix's Happy Gilmore 2, with filming taking place in New Jersey.

The sequel sees Adam Sandler returning as the titular golfer, alongside returning stars Christopher McDonald as Shooter McGavin and Julie Bowen as Virginia Venit. New to the cast is Benito Martinez Ocasio (aka Bad Bunny).

During an interview on The Tonight Show, Sandler confirmed that American footballer Travis Kelce will have a cameo, alongside professional golfers. 

The sequel is set to film in Bergen, Essex, Monmouth, Morris and Somerset counties. 

Original Happy Gilmore co-writer Tim Herlihy is returning to write Happy Gilmore 2, Happy Gilmore director Dennis Dugan will serve as executive producer, and Happy Gilmore producers Jack Giarraputo and Robert Simonds also produce for Happy Madison Productions. Murder Mystery director Kyle Newacheck will also reunite with Sandler to direct the sequel.

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