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topicnews · September 18, 2024

Adam Sandler and Judd Apatow spotted filming “Happy Gilmore 2” at Hackettstown Golf Course

Adam Sandler and Judd Apatow spotted filming “Happy Gilmore 2” at Hackettstown Golf Course

The highly anticipated sequel to the 1996 comedy starring Adam Sandler was spotted filming at the Farmview Golf Center on East Avenue in Hackettstown on Tuesday, September 17.

Community members gathered outside the class hoping to catch a glimpse. Laura Dicker was one of the lucky ones who caught a glimpse of Sandler and director Judd Apatow (see photos above).

In a Facebook postHackettstown police had warned residents of possible disturbances between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. The closure also affected East Avenue on the side of Route 46 (Washington Township, Morris County).

Although “Happy Gilmore 2” was not explicitly mentioned in the post, it didn’t take long for commenters to put two and two together and express their excitement about the movie being filmed in the city.

The film was shot throughout New Jersey and Adam Sandler was spotted throughout the Garden State.

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The film is streaming on Netflix and production began on Monday, September 9.

Sandler will return in his role as Gilmore, along with Christopher McDonald as his arch-nemesis Shooter McGavin. Julie Bowen returns to reprise her role as Happy’s love interest from the first film. Bad Bunny will also join the cast, and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is also expected to appear.