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Julie Bowen Talks Kissing Scenes With Adam Sandler in Happy Gilmore 2

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, JUL 18 – Adam Sandler rewrote Happy Gilmore 2's script to honor late Carl Weathers, integrating heartfelt references despite the actor's passing in February 2024 during production.

  • On Friday, July 25, Netflix releases Happy Gilmore 2, featuring Adam Sandler returning and Julie Bowen reprising Virginia Venit.
  • The loss of Carl Weathers in February 2024 forced Adam Sandler to rewrite the script, shifting the story to honor Chubbs Peterson's legacy.
  • During filming in Newark, Julie Bowen said, `'He’s a very respectful person, especially when it comes to, like, a kissing scene or something,'` exclusively told Us Weekly.
  • Following the sequel drop, Julie Bowen told Us Weekly, `Everybody wants to feel like they’re home, and Adam does that for hundreds of people`, creating a warm fan impact.
  • Honoring Chubbs Peterson, Kyle Newacheck told Collider, `You can’t make Happy Gilmore without Chubbs Peterson. It doesn’t exist & His spirit is throughout the film`.
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