Happy Gilmore 2 Cast Adds Kid Cudi
The continues to grow, with musical artist Kid Cudi, also known as Scott Mescudi, set to join the cast of the Adam Sandler-led sequel.
According to a recent report from Deadline, Mescudi will join the project that already is setting up to feature a big ensemble. Mescudi’s role in the film is unknown as of now, but it will continue his branching out into the world of Hollywood. Better known for his music under the name Kid Cudi, Mescudi has done a lot of acting throughout the years.
The star has recently appeared in a variety of high-profile projects, including 2021’s Crisis and Don’t Look Up, 2022’s X, 2023’s Trolls Band Together and Silent Night, and 2024’s Trap. Mescudi also recently appeared in the Knuckles television series.
Along with Sandler, Julie Bowen and Christopher McDonald are returning for Happy Gilmore 2, which just started production. NFL star Travis Kelce and filmmaker Benny Safdie will additionally be in the movie in some capacity, as will superstar music artist Bad Bunny and All Elite Wrestling star Maxwell Jacob Friedman, also known as MJF.
The script was written by Sandler and Herlihy, both of whom also serve as producers. Dugan serves as an executive producer alongside Judit Maull, Kevin Grady, David Bausch, and Barry Bernardi.
A release date for Happy Gilmore 2 has not yet been announced by Netflix. The original Happy Gilmore movie is currently streaming on Peacock.
“All Happy Gilmore (Adam Sandler) has ever wanted is to be a professional hockey player,” the description of the 1996 movie reads. “But he soon discovers he may actually have a talent for playing an entirely different sport: golf. When his grandmother (Frances Bay) learns she is about to lose her home, Happy joins a golf tournament to try and win enough money to buy it for her. With his powerful driving skills and foulmouthed attitude, Happy becomes an unlikely golf hero — much to the chagrin of the well-mannered golf professionals.”
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