Adam Sandler had to make a "painful change" to Happy Gilmore 2 as Carl Weathers was due to have a "massive part" in the comedy sequel as Chubbs Peterson before he passed away last year.

Adam Sandler is disappointed that one very important part of "Happy Gilmore" will not be happening for the sequel coming to Netflix on July 25.

Carl Weathers was due to have a “massive part” in Happy Gilmore 2 before his death. The Rocky actor passed away in February 2024 at the age of 76 and lead actor Adam Sandler revealed that the sad news meant a “painful change” needed to be made to the forthcoming sequel — even though Carl’s alter ego Derick “Chubbs” Peterson died in the original