Adam Sandler has referred to as in his crew of all-stars for “Comfortable Gilmore 2.” Sure, the long-awaited sequel to the enduring 1996 sports activities comedy is definitely lastly taking place, and there are various starry cameos on the inexperienced.
Sandler reprises his function because the titular unsuccessful ice hockey participant turned unlikely golf professional. He’s joined once more by Julie Bowen and Christopher McDonald, who each are again within the roles they starred in for the 1996 authentic. Travis Kelce, Dangerous Bunny, Child Cudi, and Sandler’s “Uncut Gems” director Benny Safdie are also within the sequel, with Sandler telling IndieWire that Safdie has a “juicy half.” Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka, Justin Thomas, and Will Zalatoris additionally star.
“Comfortable Gilmore 2” is directed by Kyle Newacheck (“Workaholics,” “What We Do within the Shadows”), who additionally beforehand helmed Sandler’s 2019 movie “Homicide Thriller.” Sandler cowrote “Comfortable Gilmore 2” with Tim Herlihy, who additionally cowrote the unique.
Sandler lately lamented the lack of former “Comfortable Gilmore” actor, alligator Morris, who died at an estimated age of 80. Within the 1996 movie, Morris infamously is confronted by Sandler’s Comfortable; Morris grabs a golf ball on the inexperienced, main Comfortable to understand that it’s the identical gator who chomped on the hand of his mentor, Chubbs (Carl Weathers).
“Goodbye, Morris. We’re all gonna miss you,” Sandler tweeted after the information of Morris’ passing was made public Could 12. “You possibly can be arduous on administrators, make-up artists, costumers — actually anybody with arms or legs — however I do know you probably did it for the final word good of the movie.”
Sandler recalled how a lot the animal actor was missed on set for the sequel, saying, “I do know your character’s decapitation within the first film precluded your participation within the sequel, however all of us appreciated the fruit basket and the hilarious word,” he quipped. “I’ll miss the sound of your tail sliding by means of the tall grass, your chilly, bumpy pores and skin, however, most of all, I’ll miss your infectious chuckle. Because of Mr. Younger for caring for you all these years, and vaya con dios, previous buddy.”
“Comfortable Gilmore 2” premieres July 25 on Netflix. Try the trailer under.