Drew Barrymore fans want her in 'Happy Gilmore 2' after Adam Sandler tells her sequel is 'in the process'

The co-star from ‘50 First Dates’ reached out to Adam Sandler to know the truth about the sequal to the 1996 classic
PUBLISHED APR 5, 2024
Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler worked together in '50 First Dates' (Getty Images, IMDb)
Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler worked together in '50 First Dates' (Getty Images, IMDb)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Drew Barrymore has settled the ‘Happy Gilmore’ sequel rumor once and for all!

The co-star from ‘50 First Dates’ reached out to Adam Sandler to know the truth about the sequal to the 1996 classic.


 
 
 
 
 
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What did Drew Barrymore say about ‘Happy Gilmore’ sequel? 

During a recent episode of ‘The Drew Barrymore Show,’ the host said, “I want it. I need it, and I stayed up last night with my daughter watching Billy Madison.”

She added, “I sent Sandler a video of that, and then he sent me another video back. And I’m waiting to see if he’s confirming about the Happy Gilmore 2 script.”

Barrymore then looked down at her phone and addressed the audience, “This just in, I have breaking news. I’ll just say this, from my source, that it is in process.”

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 10: Drew Barrymore attends the 2021 CFDA Fashion Awards at The Grill R
Drew Barrymore attends the 2021 CFDA Fashion Awards (Getty Images)

“There is a process, and that process is in process,” she quipped per JustJared.

Earlier, it was co-star Christopher McDonald who claimed during his appearance on 92.3 The Fan Cleveland's 'The Ken Carman Show' about the sequel.

McDonald shared, "Here's a quick intel. I saw Adam about two weeks ago and he said to me, 'McDonald. You're going to love this.' I said 'What?' And he says, 'How about that?' and he shows me a first draft of 'Happy Gilmore 2.'"



 

Fans want Drew Barrymore to be part of ‘Happy Gilmore 2'

Several fans reacted to the clip shared by Drew Barrymore on Instagram.

One wrote, “Yes! I'm here for this!” “This is excitinggggg!!” joined another.

“I need this movie, please! Since Bob can't be in it, Drew Carey needs to fill that spot!” wrote a user.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 01: Adam Sandler attends Netflix's
Adam Sandler attends Netflix's "Hustle" World Premiere (Getty Images)

Another fan said, “Meh 😒. If you’re in it, I’ll definitely watch it.”

“You’re awesome! 💕🔥 Would be even more awesome if you’re in it!!! 🔥❤️‍🔥”

One agreed, “Yay! Please be in the movie, Drew! The Drew Barrymore Show.”

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