Happy Gilmore 2 sequel confirmed:  Drew Barrymore reveals Adam Sandler has ... trends now

Happy Gilmore 2 sequel confirmed:  Drew Barrymore reveals Adam Sandler has ... trends now

Drew Barrymore has confirmed that Happy Gilmore 2 is in the works, revealing that Adam Sandler has written a sequel to the 1996 sports comedy.

The child actress-turned talk show host, 49, was thrilled when Christopher McDonald - who portrayed Shooter McGavin in the original film - recently hinted that the sequel was happening.

Discussing the subject in a preview clip her talk show, Drew explained how she had texted her Fifty First Dates co-star Adam Sandler, 57, to find out if it he'd written a new screenplay.

The actress said: 'Are you kidding me? I want it. I need it and I stayed up last night with my daughter watching Billy Madison.

'And then I sent Sandler a video of that and then he sent me another video back and I'm waiting to see if he's confirming about the Happy Gilmore 2 script...

Drew Barrymore, 49, has confirmed that Happy Gilmore 2 is in the works, revealing that Adam Sandler, 57, has written a sequel to the 1996 sports comedy (Pictured in 2022)

Drew Barrymore, 49, has confirmed that Happy Gilmore 2 is in the works, revealing that Adam Sandler, 57, has written a sequel to the 1996 sports comedy (Pictured in 2022)

Happy Gilmore follows Sandler's title character, who learns his sweet grandmother (Frances Bay) had her home taken away from her (Pictured: Adam Sandler in 1996's Happy Gilmore)

Happy Gilmore follows Sandler's title character, who learns his sweet grandmother (Frances Bay) had her home taken away from her (Pictured: Adam Sandler in 1996's Happy Gilmore)

Drew was thrilled when Christopher McDonald (pictured left) - who portrayed Shooter McGavin in the original film - recently hinted that the sequel was happening

Drew was thrilled when Christopher McDonald (pictured left) - who portrayed Shooter McGavin in the original film - recently hinted that the sequel was happening

'Because actor Christopher McDonald, who was Shooter McGavin, the bad guy. He was in the original film... he claims that

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