PGA Tour cult icon John Daly revealed whether he will be swapping the fairways for the silver screen this week.
Hollywood star Adam Sandler is giving his 1996 cult classic golf movie the reboot treatment, revealing in March that ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ is in the works.
And while fans have been waiting for more news on the slapstick golf flick, rumors have been swirling over who could star in the highly-anticipated sequel.
NFL star Travis Kelce has already teased his participation in the reboot, while the likes of Bryson DeChambeau, Paige Spiranac and even Tiger Woods have been linked to cameos.
Now, Daly has added his name to the list as he confirmed his role in the upcoming blockbuster.
PGA Tour cult icon John Daly dropped a major hint about Happy Gilmore 2 this week
Hollywood star Adam Sandler is giving his golf cult classic movie the reboot treatment
‘I’ve already filmed,’ Daly told Mike Gunzelman of OutKick. ‘We’re getting it done. Coming out on Netflix, maybe in March, April of next year.’
Sandler revealed in May that the 58-year-old could make a cameo after providing inspiration for storylines.
The star of the screen said that longtime collaborator Tim Herlihy had headed down to Louisville, Kentucky for the PGA Championship where he chatted with the cigarette-puffing, diet coke-chugging two-time major winner.
‘I would like to think so,’ Sandler said of Daly when Dan Patrick asked if the golfer would have a role in the movie. ‘I love him. I’ve always loved him.’
Travis Kelce is seen wearing a ‘Happy Gilmore’ hat alongside Taylor Swift in April
Christopher McDonald (L), who portrayed Gilmore’s rival golfer, first tipped off fans in March
Sandler is set to reprise his role Happy Gilmore, and confirmed that the plot will see the beloved titular character still out on the course.
Production began on September 9 and Christopher McDonald will play the role of Gilmore’s rival Shooter McGavin once again, while Julie Bowen will return to her role as the love interest.
Sandler said the reboot would revolve around the golfer ‘being a little older now and still trying to compete with the youngsters.’
Lee Trevino was the only golfer of note to have a role in the original, while TV personality Bob Barker, who passed away last year, and sports commentator Verne Lundquist, who called his final Masters tournament last month, made notable cameos.
