Watch the Happy Gilmore 2 Trailer: Bad Bunny and Adam Sandler Team up on the Green
By Maya Lin-Takahashi
The pairing might look improbable on paper, but the dynamic fits Sandler’s career-long habit of assembling eclectic ensembles. When the original film debuted in February 1996, it relied on physical comedy, blue-collar rage, and the late Carl Weathers playing Chubbs Peterson. Decades later, Sandler needed someone capable of matching his kinetic, unhinged energy while drawing an entirely fresh generation of viewers.
Benito stepped into that vacuum. Long before securing six Grammy awards, the Puerto Rican superstar proved his willingness to take creative gambles outside recording studios. His appearances on WWE programming demonstrated genuine athletic commitment and comedic timing, while roles in films like Bullet Train proved he could share scenes with seasoned Hollywood headliners. In recent interviews with ABC News, Sandler remarked that bringing Benito into Happy's orbit breathed immediate life into the sequel's script, noting that the performer arrived on set ready to run lines, take pratfalls, and improvise on the fairway.
Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.
