Adam Sandler’s long-awaited sequel, Happy Gilmore 2, premiered on Netflix this past Friday and has set lots of immediate streaming records.

Along with that, it went viral for its insane list of cameos.

It felt like that in every scene, we were getting a celebrity or athlete popping up for a hilarious bit or line of dialogue. Fans of the original movie will also be delighted to see some familiar faces.

Today, I’d like to go through a list of all the notable individuals who appeared on screen.

Let’s dive in.

Returning Favorites and Hollywood Heavyweights

Beyond the core returning cast of Adam Sandler as Happy Gilmore, Julie Bowen as Virginia Venit, and Christopher McDonald as the nefarious Shooter McGavin, several key characters from the original make memorable appearances.

Ben Stiller: Reprises his role as Hal L., who has transitioned from a sadistic nursing home orderly to a surprisingly insightful addiction support group leader.Dennis Dugan: The director of the original film returns as the now-grizzled Tour Championship commissioner, Doug Thompson.Kevin Nealon: Returns as the obsequious Gary Potter, now working as a correspondent for the Tour Championship.Robert Smigel: Comes back as the IRS agent from the first film, now working as a lawyer.Rob Schneider, Nick Swardson, and John Lovitz: A trio of Sandler’s frequent collaborators from the original film make their return.Call Backs to Deceased Characters: The film pays tribute to characters from the original movie whose actors have since passed away, including Bob Barker, Frances Bay (Happy’s grandma), Carl Weathers (Chubs), and Joe Flaherty (the heckler).

Comedy and Hollywood Stars

Steve Buscemi: A longtime Adam Sandler collaborator, he plays Happy’s nosy and off-putting new neighbor.Eric André & Martin Herlihy: The comedians appear alongside Margaret Qualley as a trio of amateur golfers.Jonathan Loughran: Another Sandler regular, he plays the “crazy eye orderly” who releases Shooter from a mental hospital.Kym Whitley: Plays Bessie, an overenthusiastic member of Happy’s support group.Benny Safdie: The acclaimed director of Uncut Gems makes an appearance.The Sandler & Stiller Families: Adam Sandler’s wife, Jackie Sandler, plays a dance instructor, while their daughters, Sadie and Sunny Sandler, also appear. Ben Stiller’s children, Ella and Quinn Stiller, are also featured.Other Notable Appearances: Oliver Hudson, Blake Clark, Jon Lovett, Cameron Boyce, Bobby Lee, Andrew Santino, Jim Downey, and Marcello Hernandez.Tim Herlihy: The film’s co-writer is on the parole board that evaluates Shooter McGavin.Sarah Sarandos: The daughter of Netflix’s CEO appears as an FBI agent.

A Tour of Professional Golfers:

John Daly: Has a prominent role, appearing as himself and living in Happy’s garage.Paige Spiranac: Plays Wendy, a helpful Dick’s Sporting Goods employee.LPGA Stars: Current #1 Nelly Korda and legend Nancy Lopez serve on the parole board that evaluates Shooter McGavin.At the Tour Champions Dinner: The film features retired legends Fred Couples, Nick Faldo, Jack Nicklaus, Corey Pavin, and Lee Trevino dining with current pros Jordan Spieth, Xander Schauffele, Rickie Fowler, Keegan Bradley, and Collin Morikawa.At the Tour Championship: Tony Finau, Will Zalatoris, Justin Thomas, Bubba Watson, Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau, Rory McIlroy, and Brooks Koepka all compete.Seth Waugh: The CEO of the PGA of America makes an appearance.

​Musicians

Bad Bunny: The music superstar has a significant role as Oscar, a busboy who becomes Happy’s caddy.Eminem: Plays the son of Shooter’s heckling lackey from the original film.Post Malone: Appears as DJ Omar Gosh, an announcer for the Maxi Tour Challenge.Kid Cudi: The rapper and actor also makes a cameo.Andrew Watt: The Grammy-winning rock music producer appears as a starter at a golf course.

Athletes 

Travis Kelce: The NFL superstar has a much-talked-about cameo as a waiter.John Daly: Has a prominent role, appearing as himself and living in Happy’s garage.Paige Spiranac: The golf influencer plays Wendy, a helpful Dick’s Sporting Goods employee.Golf Legends: The film features a “who’s who” of golf, including Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, Fred Couples, Corey Pavin, Lee Trevino, and Nancy Lopez.Current PGA & LPGA Stars: Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka, Justin Thomas, Will Zalatoris, Bubba Watson, Collin Morikawa, Xander Schauffele, Tony Finau, Rickie Fowler, Jordan Spieth, Keegan Bradley, Nelly Korda, Charlie Hull, Charles Howell III, Jim Furyk, Sergio Garcia, and Hunter Mahan.Other Athletes: NBA player Boban Marjanović, WNBA star Kelsey Plum, former NFL player Reggie Bush, wrestling legends Rebecca Quinn (Becky Lynch) and Nikki Garcia (Nikki Bella), and hockey players Chris Chelios and Shawn Avery.

Journalists and Personalities 

Sean Evans: The host of Hot Ones is featured.Dan Patrick, Chris Berman, Stephen A. Smith, Verne Lundquist, and Jim Gray: A lineup of legendary sports commentators and presenters.Ken Jennings: Appears as himself in a Jeopardy! clip where Happy is the answer to a clue.Guy Fieri: Appears as the starter at the Maxi Tour Challenge.Influencers: Cameron, Treasure Wilson, and Alex Earl appear with their real-life podcasts.

Summing It All Up 

I think the people who enjoy Happy Gilmore 2 the most are the ones who just sit back and let themselves laugh at the sheer lunacy that happens in this movie.

There are a lot of big laughs to be had, and this massive list of people who appear in the movie make it so much fun. It feels like anything can happen scene to scene.

Let me know what you think in the comments.