Adam Sandler is making Travis Kelce ’s wish come true! After Kelce, 34, said in May he’d “do anything” for a part in Sandler’s long-awaited Happy Gilmore sequel, Sandler confirmed that he has just the part for the Kansas City Chiefs tight end. “Travis has ..
. he mentioned it, so we have a nice something for Travis,” Sandler, 57, said on the Tuesday, August 20, episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon . The actor gushed over Kelce, adding, “He’s a very nice guy.
You guys would love him in real life. What a big, handsome guy. Funny and cool as hell.
He’s a stud and he’s so funny.” Kelce previously talked about wanting a part in Happy Gilmore 2 on the May 29 episode of his and brother Jason Kelce ’s podcast, “New Heights.” On the episode, the NFL star confirmed he was looking for movie deals.
Addressing a theory that he might appear in the movie, Kelce said: “Man, I didn’t even know there was a job opening for Happy Gilmore 2 .” Kelce added that he’s a “huge fan of the Sandman” and would jump at the opportunity to appear in a movie with Sandler, but said ultimately it was all “a conspiracy theory.” “I’ll be a f–king extra.
.. anything to get around Happy Gilmore , an Adam Sandler film or set — count me in,” he added.
“I’ll do anything in the movie. I’ll be part of it any way I possibly can.” Netflix confirmed it will produce Happy Gilmore 2 in May.
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