Adam Sandler shares how Carl Weathers’ death led to major changes in 'Happy Gilmore 2,' where the late actor was set for a significant role.

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

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

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 Virginia's death. But as the Happy Gilmore 2 trailer shows, he decides to sober up and get back to golfing in order to help his beloved daughter Vienna go abroad to ballet school.

Adam Sandler is disappointed that one very important part of "Happy Gilmore" will not be happening for the sequel coming to Netflix on July 25.

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Richard Kiel, an iconic Bond villain who portrayed a giant Happy Gilmore fan who intimidates rival Shooter McGavin in the first film, is honored by having his character's son appear in the sequel. Kiel died at 74 in 2014.

Happy Gilmore 2 releases on Netflix on July 25, 2025, at 12 am PT. The film features Adam Sandler returning as Happy Gilmore, with a revised plot following Carl Weathers passing. The sequel includes new characters,