How to get cast in a small role in Happy Gilmore 2.
Please note this page is updated to reflect new casting notices.
This long awaited sequel to the popular golf comedy that propelled Adam Sandler to household name status, is filming. That’s right, decades later, it’s happening… Happy Gilmore 2 movie is in production.
Happy is coming back after far too long of a wait. Nevertheless, Happy Gilmore 2 is now filming in the New York / New Jersey area. Extras casting directors for the upcoming Adam Sandler sequel have announced a casting call in New Jersey.
Adam Sandler is coming back as Happy.
Major streamer, Netflix, announced the upcoming production with the following press release.
Adam Sandler Is Picking Up His Golf Club Again As Happy Gilmore – The 1996 Tour Championship winner returns to the golf course.
Folks that live in multiple areas of New Jersey are welcome to join the cast. Grant Wilfrey Casting of New York is seeking New Jersey locals who have the time to work on set as paid background actors.
Netflix had ordered the sequel to Happy Gilmore as part of their years long contract with Sandler. In addition, Adam Sandler has a $250 Million dollar deal with with Netflix and has produced many movies for the streaming service. Additionally, in May of 2024, Netflix announced that they would be moving forward with the highly anticipated Happy Gilmore sequel. Seems that, the network moved fast on this one as just a few months past that original announcement, Happy Gilmore 2 is in production and filming begins shortly in New Jersey.
Happy Gilmore 2 will see Adam Sandler reprise his role as the outrageous slacker turned golf pro.
All Happy Gilmore (Adam Sandler) has ever wanted is to be a professional hockey player – It’s been almost 30 years since we last saw Happy Gilmore, the long-driving hero who won in the Tour Championship in 1996. Now, we finally get to catch up with him in a new sequel. That’s right, Adam Sandler is returning to the golf green as Happy Gilmore, and he’s bringing his powerful slap shot with him. No word on any alligators.
More casting notices for paid extras and background actors.
Updated!
Casting Notice for Happy Gilmore 3 movie.
GWC Seeking People to Portray Athletic Gym Goers on Happy Gilmore 2!
TO SUBMIT, EMAIL HG2@GWCNYC.COM WITH SUBJECT LINE: “Gym Goer” AND THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
-NAME
PHONE NUMBER – EMAIL
-UNION STATUS (SAG# or NON SAG)
-CONFIRM YOU HAVE NOT WORKED ON THIS FILM BEFORE
-CONFIRM YOU ARE OVER 18 YEARS OLD
-HEIGHT, WEIGHT, CURRENT SIZES
-RECENT PHOTOS OF YOURSELF
-GENERAL AVAILABILITY for 12/2 and 12/3
-NJ LOCAL?
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Previous Casting Notices:
Seeking Photo Double for Mr. Larson on Happy Gilmore 2
GWC IS SEEKING PHOTO-DOUBLE FOR RICHARD KIEL (MR. LARSON) ON HAPPY GILMORE 2
TENTATIVE SHOOT DATE: 12/5
SEEKING PHOTO DOUBLE FOR WHITE MALE WITH DARK HAIR (SAG COVERED)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
THIS BACKGROUND ROLE IS COVERED BY SAG-AFTRA CBA AND SUBJECT TO A PREFERENCE OF EMPLOYMENT PROVISION.
PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PRESENT VALID IDENTIFICATION TO FILL OUT A FEDERAL 19 FORM AND BE PAID. *
*HEIGHT, WEIGHT, AND CLOTHING SIZES ARE USED FOR COSTUMING PURPOSES ONLY, UNLESS NEEDED FOR THE CASTING OF STAND-INS OR PHOTO DOUBLES.
Please see blow for submission information.
There are multiple casting notices.
GWC Seeking People to Portray girl with tattoos on Happy Gilmore 2!
TO SUBMIT, EMAIL HG2@GWCNYC.COM WITH SUBJECT LINE: “IG Tattooed Girl 11/19” AND THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
-NAME
PHONE NUMBER – EMAIL
-UNION STATUS (SAG# or NON SAG)
-Can you get clearance for your tattoos?
-CONFIRM YOU ARE OVER 18 YEARS OLD
-HEIGHT, WEIGHT, CURRENT SIZES
-RECENT PHOTOS OF YOURSELF
-GENERAL AVAILABILITY
-NJ LOCAL?
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