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Sandler Praises Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift Ahead of Happy Gilmore 2 Netflix Debut

The final promotional push features Sandler endorsing Kelce’s transition from NFL to acting against a backdrop of Swift’s warmth toward his daughters

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Overview

  • Happy Gilmore 2 follows Sandler’s retired golfer turning back to the sport to fund his daughter’s ballet school
  • Sunny and Sadie Sandler make cameo appearances, reinforcing the sequel’s ties to its 1996 cult classic
  • Travis Kelce landed his role after expressing interest last year and earned Sandler’s praise as “a great actor and great human” despite arriving on set with bruises
  • Sandler described Taylor Swift as “incredibly nice and warm,” noting her repeated kindness toward his daughters at public events and on set visits
  • Netflix has rolled out staggered trailers and celebrity interviews to build buzz ahead of the July 25 streaming premiere