Adam Sandler Reveals That Travis Kelce Will Appear inHappy GilmoreSequel: 'He’s a Stud'

Mar. 15, 2025

Adam Sandler, Travis Kelce.Photo:Todd Williamson/NBC via Getty, Steve Granitz/FilmMagic

Todd Williamson/NBC via Getty, Steve Granitz/FilmMagic

From the football field to the big screen!Adam Sandlerspilled the beans thatTravis Kelcewill be appearing in hisHappy Gilmoresequel.

The comedian, 47, revealed in an Aug. 20 episode ofThe Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallonthat the tight end, 34, has a “nice something” inHappy Gilmore 2.

Sandler, who returns to the sequel as the lead actor and cowriter, noted that production will start in a “couple weeks” in New Jersey. He shared that he and the original co-writerTim Herlihy"wrote our a—- off. We’re continuing to try to make it a movie that you guys will like."

Adam Sandler.Roy Rochlin/Getty

Roy Rochlin/Getty

HostJimmy Fallonthen asked him if he’s heard the talk thatTaylor Swift’s beauwants to be part of the production, to which he said, “Yes.”

“You guys would love him in real life. What a big, handsome guy,” he added. “He’s a stud and he’s so funny.”

Kelce — who alsoplays golf—mentioned the movie sequelin a May episode of his podcastNew Heights.During the episode, he was talking about being open to new acting opportunities after landing a role inRyan Murphy’sGrotesqueriehorror series.

Travis Kelce.Isaiah Vazquez/Getty

Isaiah Vazquez/Getty

While talking about the announcement that the sequel was in the works, Kelce discussed with his brother what potential role he could have. “I’m looking for movie deals,” he said. “I’ll do anything in the movie. I’ll be a part of it any way I possibly can.”

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Netflixconfirmedthe sequel to the 1996 comedy in May, stating that it is “currently unclear how the film will resurrect Gilmore’s golf career, but one thing’s for sure: In the real world, at least, Happy Gilmore is a legend,” in reference to the movie’s ending, which sees the titular character winning a  Tour Championship.

Christopher McDonald,Julie Bowenandthe late Carl Weathersalso starred in the movie, though it is unclear whether they will reprise their respective roles.

Sandler spoke with PEOPLE exclusively at the premiere of his latest Netflix stand-up specialLove Youand expressed his excitement for the upcoming sequel. “We worked hard trying to write something that we thought people would have a good time with, and I’m more than excited, probably the most excited I’ve been in many years to shoot something,” he said.

source: people.com