Overview

• In interviews on July 30–31, Sandler said he initially hesitated to ask Eminem to join Happy Gilmore 2 because he didn’t want to intrude on the rapper’s time in Detroit.
• Cast and crew members convinced Sandler that Eminem would bring a unique comedic edge to the role, prompting him to place a direct call asking for a one-day shoot.
• Eminem accepted the invitation and appears as Donald Jr., the son of Joe Flaherty’s original heckler, reviving the film’s trademark golf-course taunts.
• The sequel premiered July 25 on Netflix and features additional musician cameos from Cam’ron, Kid Cudi, Bad Bunny and Post Malone as part of its star-studded nostalgic strategy.
• Sandler credited their first meeting at a 1999 Saturday Night Live afterparty and years of mutual respect for making the surprise appearance possible.