Adam Sandler said he had to rewrite Happy Gilmore 2 following Carl Weathers ‘ death. The actor and comedian who is reprising his role as Happy Gilmore in the sequel to his beloved 1996 sports comedy recently told Collider that Weathers’ Derick “Chubbs” Peterson was planned to return for the new movie before he died last year at age 76 .

'Happy Gilmore 2' Had 'Painful Change' After Iconic Actor's Death originally appeared on Parade. Adam Sandler opened up about the sudden changes he made in the highly anticipated Happy Gilmore 2 following the passing of a beloved cast member.