Warning: This article includes spoilers for Happy Gilmore 2Happy Gilmore 2includes a subtle Cameron Boyce tribute that’s easy to miss if you’re not paying close attention. Almost 30 years after the release of the firstHappy Gilmoremovie, which is widely regarded as a comedy classic, Sandler reprised his role as the wannabe hockey player turned professional golfer.
Since the first film is one ofAdam Sandler’s best movies, fans couldn’t wait for the sequel, which has finally landed on Netflix.Reviews forHappy Gilmore 2haven’t necessarily been great, with Screen Rant’s own Lewis Glazebrook giving it a score of 5 out of 10. The sequel’s story is definitely very absurd and over-the-top, but it does include many hilarious moments.
Additionally, there are a whopping72 cameos inHappy Gilmore 2, which makes it a very fun watch. Even though the film makes some controversial story decisions, it does have the same charm as Sandler’s most beloved comedies and can be surprisingly heartfelt at times. For example,Happy Gilmore 2includes a tribute to Boyce, who played Sandler’s onscreen son in one of his most popular comedy movies.
Happy Gilmore 2 Includes A Cameron Boyce “Cameo”
Cameron Boyce Is A Beloved Actor Who Died In 2019
The opening minutes ofHappy Gilmore 2are dedicated to explaining what has happened in Sandler’s character’s life since the ending of the first film. After winning the Tour Championship at the end of the 1996 film,Happy continued to find success as a professional golfer, and also started a family with Virginia. Over the course of many years, the couple had four boys and one girl.
However,during a golf tournament, one of Happy’s drives hit Virginia, tragically killing her.Killing Virginia inHappy Gilmore 2has proven to be a divisive decision, but it sets up Happy’s character arc for the sequel. After his wife’s death, Happy decides to never golf again and becomes an alcoholic. However, wanting to make money so that his daughter can go to a prestige dance academy, he returns to professional golf in the sequel.
Thanks to his impressive resume as a child actor, Boyce had many fans all over the world.
After deciding to make his golf comeback, Happy goes to a local course to get some practice. At the course, he checks in with two employees. This is a very brief scene inHappy Gilmore 2, buta shot in the movie reveals that the employees are watching Cameron Boyce in the showJessieon a TV in their hut.
Even though this detail is easy to miss inHappy Gilmore 2, it’s a heartfelt tribute to Boyce, a former Disney actor who tragically passed away in 2019. In addition toJessie, which ran for four seasons on the Disney Channel, Boyce appeared in several other popular shows and movies. Thanks to his impressive resume as a child actor, Boyce had many fans all over the world.
However,Boyce was found dead in his Los Angeles home in July 2019 at the age of 20. After his passing, Boyce’s family confirmed that he had been diagnosed with epilepsy and died from a seizure. This was a heartbreaking death for a young actor who seemed to have a bright future ahead of him.
In addition to his acting credits,Boyce is also remembered for his philanthropic endeavors. Boyce used his influence to support foundations like the Thirst Project, which brings clean water to underdeveloped countries, and movements like It’s On Us, which raises awareness and fights against sexual assault on college campuses. These are just two examples of the various foundations and initiatives that Boyce supported to help make the world a better place.
Cameron Boyce Was Adam Sandler’s Son In Grown Ups
In addition to being a talented actor, Boyce’s philanthropic work offscreen is one of the reasons why he is still remembered years after his tragic death. Even though he died at a young age, he left a lasting impression on his peers and countless fans. Therefore,it was amazing to see Sandler pay tribute to him inHappy Gilmore 2.
Sandler had a personal relationship with Boyce, sincehe played his father in 2010’sGrown Upsand its sequel, 2013’sGrown Ups 2. In the 2010 movie, which, along withHappy Gilmore, is one of Sandler’s most popular comedies, Boyce played Keithie Feder. At the beginning of the film, Keithie and his brother are presented as annoying kids who are way too spoiled for their own good.
However, even though they are not the main characters in the movie, Keithie and his brother have their own development throughout the course of the comedy film. By the end of the movie,Keithie learns to appreciate being around friends and family, and is no longer reliant on technology.
Boyce delivers a hilarious and memorable performance in both of theGrown Upsmovies. After Boyce’s death, watching theGrown Upsfilms can be bittersweet, but it is still great to appreciate the actor’s work. Based on the tribute inHappy Gilmore 2,it’s clear that Sandler also still remembers and appreciates Boyce’s work as an actor. Therefore, the brief tribute to Boyce is definitely one of the most heartwarming moments inHappy Gilmore 2.
