Meanwhile, Sandler and Bowen reacted to Bowen’s shocking “Happy Gilmore 2” death during an interview with Entertainment Weekly published shortly after the movie’s release. The “Modern Family” star suggested that her character needed to die to drive Happy and the events of the film.

Happy Gilmore 2 is officially on Netflix — and it’s jam-packed with celebrity cameos. The much-anticipated sequel, which was released July 25, follows hot-tempered golfer Happy Gilmore’s (portrayed by Adam Sandler) return to the sport.

The Emmy winner spoke with PEOPLE exclusively about reprising her role as Virginia Venit in the 'Happy Gilmore' sequel, nearly 30 years after the original

Spoilers ahead for Happy Gilmore 2. Adam Sandler has a number of beloved movies on his long resume, including Happy Gilmore. The 1996 sports comedy (which is streaming with a Netflix subscription) is arguably one of Sandler's best rom-coms,

J ulie Bowen my be reprising her role in Adam Sandler‘s new Happy Gilmore sequel, but she had already given up hope that she would get to return to the golf course after her son told her Sydney Sweeney had reportedly been cast. Bowen was visiting The View when she revealed her son had a hilarious way of breaking the news to her.

The long-awaited sequel to Adam Sandler's cult classic sports comedy Happy Gilmore 2 begins with a shocking death that might leave viewers confused.