Nikki Bella, Becky Lynch and MJF are getting Happy.
Netflix revealed a new trailer for Happy Gilmore 2 as part of its Tudum presentation this weekend. The three pro wrestling stars appear in the movie, with MJF portraying one of Happy’s sons, Gordie.
Nikki Bella and Becky Lynch appear at the 1:43 mark. Their respective roles are unclear, but it appears that they play golfers spectating during one of Happy Gilmore’s rounds of golf. Mike Johnson of PWInsider previously reported that Becky Lynch would play a golfer in a “supporting role.” It would appear that Nikki Bella is also one of the golfers in an entourage that includes football player Reggie Bush.
MJF is heavily featured throughout this trailer, and appears in several scenes. This includes him (and his brothers) beating Happy’s car to get it started, and a graduation scene where he dons a cap and gown. MJF’s role has been known for several months, but he was only briefly shown in the initial trailer in December 2024.
Happy Gilmore 2 premieres on Netflix on July 25; the film is not rated yet.
MJF shares Adam Sandler’s reaction to his audition
During an appearance on SI Media with Jimmy Traina, MJF revealed how his role came about. After bragging about having the “it” factor, MJF said his team at Activists and CAA got him the audition, and his tape was apparently so funny that he even had star Adam Sandler laughing.
“It all starts by having ‘it,’ which is something that I have that almost nobody else in the industry has today,” MJF said. “A lot of people try to manufacture ‘it,’ with neat music or pyro or an interesting taunt or catchphrase. I was born with ‘it.’ I got the audition because I am very talented and I have a very good representatives. I’m repped by both Activists and CAA. I got the best team, easily. They got me the audition.
“This is a true story. I’m not fabricating anything or being hyperbolic. Adam Sandler himself saw my audition. He was apparently laughing like a hyena and then he said, ‘I want this guy to not audition for the other role I auditioned for originally, but I’d like him to audition for this role.’ I auditioned for that role and I got that role, which is a big role in the movie. I’m very excited for the movie to come out.”
