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Adam Sandler reveals ‘painful’ reason why he had to rewrite ‘Happy Gilmore 2’

In 1996’s “Happy Gilmore,” Weathers played the golf mentor to Sandler’s Happy Gilmore. Sandler told Collider that Chubbs had a bigger part in the sequel when they were drafting the initial scripts.

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Adam Sandler Says Carl Weathers Was Set to Have a ‘Massive’ Role in “Happy Gilmore 2” Before His Death

“Carl Weathers had a massive part,” Sandler, 58, confirmed. Weathers, who died at age 76 on Feb. 1, 2024, played the one-handed Derick "Chubbs" Peterson — mentor to Sandler’s titular hockey player-turned-golfer — in the 1996 sports comedy.

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Adam Sandler Says He Had to Rewrite ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ After Carl Weathers’ Death

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 .

Happy Gilmore 2 Is Missing Carl Weathers And More. How The Cast Felt About Memorializing The OG Actors Who Died Before The Sequel

When we meet Happy after all these years, he's in sorry shape. He's an alcoholic, using booze to numb the guilt and grief of ...

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What happened to Chubbs? Explaining 'painful change' to 'Happy Gilmore 2' after Carl Weathers' death

Not every cast member could return for "Happy Gilmore 2." Here's what you need to know about Chubbs, who was played by Carl ...

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‘Happy Gilmore 2’ Pays Tribute to Bob Barker, Carl Weathers, and Other Late ‘Happy Gilmore’ Actors with One Hilarious Scene

The real Barker died two years ago in 2023, at the age of 99. But Sandler pays tribute to their epic fight in Happy Gilmore 2 ...

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“We Had A Painful Change”: Happy Gilmore 2’s Original Carl Weathers Plan Addressed By Adam Sandler

Adam Sandler shares details about Carl Weathers' initial role for Happy Gilmore 2, and how his death led to some changes to the sequel's story.

Before 'Happy Gilmore 2,' This Underrated Star Was a Crucial Part of the Breaking Bad Franchise

Lavell Crawford brilliantly portrayed Huell Babineaux in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, showcasing his ability to balance comedy and drama.

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Adam Sandler Says ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ Had a ‘Massive Part’ for Carl Weathers Before His Death: ‘We Had to Rewrite a Lot of Stuff’

Adam Sandler is disappointed that one very important part of "Happy Gilmore" will not be happening for the sequel coming to ...

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‘Happy Gilmore 2’ Had “Massive Part” For Carl Weathers Before His Death, Adam Sandler Recalls “Painful Change”

After Carl Weathers' death at age 76 last year, 'Happy Gilmore 2' had to undergo a rewrite to account for his absence.

Happy Gilmore 2 pays tribute to Carl Weathers as Adam Sandler talks 'painful change'

Happy Gilmore 2 finally arrived on Netflix this week, much to the delight of fans who have been waiting almost 30 years to ...

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‘Just tap it in’ All the catchphrases in ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ you'll be saying for years

"Happy Gilmore 2" was filled with iconic callbacks from the 1996 film, and some new ones you'll likely be quoting for another 30 years. See the best ...

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I Expected Happy Gilmore 2 Would Be A Fun Sequel, But Was Surprised By Who My Favorite Character Turned Out To Be

- Julie Bowen Reacts To Her Famous Happy Gilmore Lingerie Scene (And Its Big Return In The Sequel) - Happy Gilmore 2 Is ...

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