Netflix has announced an exciting sequel to the 1996 comedy hit Happy Gilmore with Latin music star Bad Bunny joining Adam Sandler this fresh pairing is set to bring a modern twist to the belov classic Bad Bunny known for his Grammy winning music and recent acting roles in bullet train and nakas Mexico will star alongside Sandler who returns as the quy golf for Happy Gilmore Netflix aims to blend Nostalgia with new star power hoping to attract both both longtime fans and younger audiences the sequel will be directed by Kyle new who previously worked with Sandler on murder mystery the screenplay is co-written by Tim Hurley and Sandler who will also produce the film with Robert Simons and Jack guto Dennis Jurgen who directed the original will serve as the executive producer details about the plot are still under WS but Bad Bunny is rumored to play a charismatic rival to Sandler's character the film will likely continue with its signature mix of comedy and heart while updating the story for a modern audience fans of the original Happy Gilmore which grossed $ 41.2 million at the box office can look forward to the same blend of slapstick humor and memorable moments Now with an exciting new twist as anticipation grows the combination of sandless comedic talent and bad Bunny's Rising Fame is sure to make the sequel a highly anticipated Netflix release