Adam Sandler said he had to rewrite Happy Gilmore 2 following Carl Weathers ‘ death. The actor and comedian, who is reprising his role as Happy Gilmore in the sequel to his beloved 1996 sports comedy, recently told Collider that Weathers’ Derick “Chubbs” Peterson was planning to return for the new movie before he died last year at age 76 .

Richard Kiel, an iconic Bond villain who portrayed a giant Happy Gilmore fan who intimidates rival Shooter McGavin in the first film, is honored by having his character's son appear in the sequel. Kiel died at 74 in 2014.

Carl Weathers had a massive part,” Adam Sandler, 58, revealed in a new interview with Collider. “I would talk to Carl, and we were excited, and then Carl passed away.” Carl Weathers, Adam Sandler in “Happy Gilmore.

Carl Weathers’ Chubbs Peterson was also slated to return, until the actor died last year. So this film features the character’s son Slim Peterson (Lavell Crawford), who, like his father, sports a prosthetic hand that has an inconvenient propensity for falling off.

While Happy Gilmore 2 didn't exactly go through "development hell" like so many other movies have through the years, there was one unfortunate setback that forced filmmaker Adam Sandler to make sweeping changes mid-production.

Adam Sandler is disappointed that one very important part of "Happy Gilmore" will not be happening for the sequel coming to Netflix on July 25.

Adam Sandler reprises his role in 'Happy Gilmore 2,' a sequel that struggles to capture the original's comedic spirit and charm.

Adam Sandler shares how Carl Weathers’ death led to major changes in 'Happy Gilmore 2,' where the late actor was set for a significant role.

Adam Sandler, who is all set to release the sequel Happy Gilmore 2, recently opened up in an interview with Collider about the grave impact of losing late actor Carl Weathers, who had essayed the role

Bad Bunny, Eminem Travis Kelce, John Daly, Margaret Qualley, Guy Fieri, Post Malone and a host of other stars seemed to be having more fun than the audience

The original draft of Happy Gilmore 2 was penned before Carl Weathers' death with plans for the actor to appear in the sequel as Chubbs.

Today’s the day! Adam Sandler’s newest film, Happy Gilmore 2, is finally available to stream on Netflix! But before you watch it, and spot all the celebrity cameos like Travis Kelce, Bad Bunny, Jeopardy!