‘We Had A Painful Change’: Adam Sandler Got Candid About Having To Rewrite A Ton Of Happy Gilmore 2 After Carl Weathers’ Death

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In seven days time, followers of Adam Sandler can look forward to the long-awaited sequel to their beloved movie: Happy Gilmore 2. This much-anticipated film is set to premiere on Netflix on July 25th, and in keeping with tradition, a variety of famous faces are rumored to make an appearance. Moreover, some of the cherished characters from the original movie will also reappear. Regrettably, one crucial character will not be making a return.

In the original Happy Gilmore film, Carl Weathers portrayed the character Chubbs Peterson. Sadly, he passed away in 2024, preventing him from appearing in the sequel. During an interview with Collider, Adam Sandler shared that Weathers’ passing necessitated major revisions for the new movie because Chubbs was supposed to play a substantial role in the sequel. Sandler stated…

Underwent a significant transformation that was difficult for us. Carl Weathers played an essential role. I used to converse with Carl, and we were thrilled about it, but unfortunately, he passed away. As a result, we had to rework much of the script, even altering the storyline itself. We incorporated several heartfelt tributes to Chubbs’ character in the movie, which was the most significant change we made.

It appears that the upcoming Netflix release of “Happy Gilmore 2,” slated for 2025, will be a different film compared to what we might have seen if Carl Weathers were still alive. As Adam Sandler mentioned, the entire story had to be altered following Weathers’ passing. Although Chubbs will be present in spirit, as the alum of Saturday Night Live explained, the character will be referenced throughout the movie. However, due to his absence from the camera, certain aspects needed adjustment when he could no longer physically appear.

Adam Sandler shared an initial plan for “Happy Gilmore 2,” which unexpectedly involved the character Chubbs passing away. However, this idea required Carl Weathers’ involvement too. The star explained that the original script would center around Chubbs’ son, but it would also feature Chubbs in a sequence of dream scenes. Sandler stated…

Initially, our idea presented a scenario where he was a father. Frequently, he appeared in my dreams, and his son, harboring anger towards Happy, was due to him losing his father.

It’s uncertain if Carl Weathers’ passing occurred before or after the concept for Happy Gilmore 2 was finalized, or if the idea had already been altered or discarded. For a long time, there were rumors about Happy Gilmore 2, and it probably underwent numerous changes. However, Weathers’ death necessitated significant adjustments to the movie, suggesting a substantial reworking of the project.

In my humble opinion as a movie enthusiast, the thrilling trailer for “Happy Gilmore 2” unveils an intriguing twist: Lavell Crawford steps into the role of none other than the late Chubbs Peterson’s son! Remarkably, his character will sport a prosthetic hand, mirroring his father’s unique trait. The trailer poignantly confirms that our beloved Chubbs has indeed left us, but fear not, for there seems to be a heartfelt scene involving the returning Shooter McGavin that unfolds within the somber setting of a cemetery – hinting strongly at a tribute to Chubbs’ memory. Excited yet? I know I am!

Although Carl Weathers might not appear in Happy Gilmore 2 as initially planned, his character is sure to be a memorable part of the narrative and deeply missed by the audience.

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2025-07-18 21:38