Weeks after the intriguing revelation by Christopher McDonald about reading a first draft of 'Happy Gilmore 2,' the anticipation among fans reached fever pitch. Drew Barrymore, herself an avid fan, couldn't resist the urge to delve deeper into the rumor mill. She promptly messaged her long-time friend and co-star from '50 First Dates', Adam Sandler, to verify the authenticity of the rumors.
In a sneak peek from the latest episode of 'The Drew Barrymore Show,' Barrymore shared the juicy details of her conversation, igniting a fresh wave of speculation surrounding the potential sequel. "I crave it. I yearn for it. Last night, I even stayed up late with my daughter, binge-watching 'Billy Madison,'" she exclaimed. "I sent Sandler a video [of it]. And he sent me one back. Now, I'm eagerly waiting to see if he'll confirm the existence of that 'Happy Gilmore 2' script."
After the commercial break, Barrymore revealed that Sandler had indeed responded, corroborating McDonald's earlier claims. "Hot off the presses, I have exclusive news — from my trusted source, it's indeed 'in the works,'" she declared triumphantly.
Back in March, McDonald had first sparked the rumors during an appearance on 'The Ken Carman Show With Anthony Lima.' He recounted a recent encounter with Sandler, saying, "I met Adam about two weeks ago, and he said, 'McDonald, you're gonna love this.' He then showed me the first draft of 'Happy Gilmore 2.' I couldn't believe it. It's really happening!"
Netflix and Sandler's representatives remained tight-lipped when queried about the sequel rumors, but the excitement among fans was palpable. In a recent interview on 'The Dan Patrick Show,' Sandler revealed that McDonald had indeed shared the secret prematurely. "He texted me after the fact, saying, 'Remember that thing you told me not to talk about? I talked about it.' I just laughed and said, 'That's great news!'"
Despite McDonald and Barrymore's reluctance to share further details, the mere possibility of a 'Happy Gilmore' sequel has fans buzzing with renewed hope for Sandler's iconic character to make a comeback. It's a testament to the film's enduring popularity and the undying love fans have for the franchise.
