Adam Sandler said he had to rewrite Happy Gilmore 2 following Carl Weathers ‘ death. The actor and comedian, who is reprising his role as Happy Gilmore in the sequel to his beloved 1996 sports comedy, recently told Collider that Weathers’ Derick “Chubbs” Peterson was planning to return for the new movie before he died last year at age 76 .

Adam Sandler said people have been stopping him in the street to ask about a 'Happy Gilmore' sequel for 28 years, and he always said 'no.' 'Happy Gilmore 2' will be released on Netflix5.

Adam Sandler is glad his family joined him on "Happy Gilmore 2." His wife, Jackie Sandler, and two daughters, Sadie Sandler and Sunny Sandler, are in the film and the proud dad told Access Hollywood's guest correspondent Emily Orozco he was happy to have them on set.