Adam Sandler has revealed that the sequel to Happy Gilmore had to be rewritten following the death of his co-star Carl Weathers. The Rocky and Predator star died last year, at the age of 76. He famously played Chubbs Peterson, the mentor to Sandler’s Gilmore, in the much-loved 1996 golf comedy.

Adam Sandler said people have been stopping him in the street to ask about a 'Happy Gilmore' sequel for 28 years, and he always said 'no.' 'Happy Gilmore 2' will be released on Netflix5.