As 'Happy Gilmore 2's Scores on Streaming, the Movie's Writer Has an Update for a Potential Threequel

We all fall for nostalgia bait but when it comes fromAdam Sandlerin the form ofHappy Gilmore 2, it becomes even more special. The sequel to the 1996 cult-classic has proven successful for Netflix, where it debuted this week to high viewership numbers. The movie has the same flavor, charm, andgripping golf tournamentthat made the original film so lovable. So, can we get aHappy Gilmore 3? Well, the movie’s co-writer,Tim Herlihy,has a disappointing answer to that question.

Continuing their long-term partnership,Sandler and Herlihyco-wroteHappy Gilmore 2,bringing back many lovable characters and giving a nod to their previous work. While discussing the movie in a new interview withThe Hollywood Reporter, the co-writer revealed there hasn’t been talk of a sequel, “Not between me and Adam. I can say we haven’t had one discussion about it,” he revealed. He further explained,

“I haven’t even thought about it in the privacy of my own brain. I’m sure some people in the world are talking about it.Never say never, I guess.We said we’d never do Happy Gilmore 2, and it’s currently streaming on Netflix, so you never know.”

‘Happy Gilmore 2’ Is a Big Hit

After helping his grandma with the IRS,Happy Gilmore is backin the game at a different stage of life. The film follows Happy, now awidowed alcoholicand ex-golfer, who returns to professional golf to help pay for his daughter’s overseas ballet school. The movie has been well-received by fans around the world as it’s topping theGlobal Netflix Charts. The movie has a 62% critics’ score onRotten Tomatoes, while the audience score is slightly better at 69%. It’s being praised formultiple cameos, a heart-warming storyline, and for simply taking the fans of the original movie back to their happy place.

The cast includes Sandler as Happy Gilmore,Julie Bowenas his late wife, Virginia,Christopher McDonaldas Happy’s rival Shooter McGavin,Ben Stilleras Hal L,Dennis Duganas Doug, andKevin Nealonas Gary Potter – all reprising their roles from the original film. Further rounding off the cast areJohn Dalyas a fictionalized version of himself,Sunny Sandleras Vienna,Maxwell Jacob Friedmanas Gordie,Ethan Cutkoskyas Wayne, andHaley Joel Osmentas Billy Jenkins.