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Eminem is among the plethora of superstar cameos in Adam Sandler's Happy Gilmore 2 movie, which landed on Netflix Friday (July 25). Slim Shady got back into his acting bag with a small role that actually pays homage to the 1996 original, as he plays the son of Donald, who was the character portrayed by the late comedian Joe Flaherty.
During the film's climax, Post Malone makes a cameo as DJ Omar Grant, a flamboyantly dressed sports commentator who weighs in on Happy's final tournament. Post has been racking up film roles over the past few years with recent parts in Road House and This Is Me...Now: A Love Story and Dear Santa.
"Happy Gilmore 2" releases on Netflix July 25, and the Adam Sandler-starring sequel is filled with familiar faces including Travis Kelce and Post Malone.
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Rapper Kid Cudi, aka Scott Mescudi, has been pursuing an acting career for the last 10 years or so, and pops up in all kinds of movies these days. That includes Happy Gilmore 2, where he appears in the very last scene as an FBI agent who arrests Ben Stiller’s character, Hal L., for abusive his Alcoholics Anonymous program.
Here's more of the character that Eminem will play in "Happy Gilmore 2."
Happy Gilmore 2 is one of the latest releases on Netflix. Although the film includes a sturdy narrative thread and some engaging roles, the laughs truly drive its popularity.
While Eminem, whose real name is Marshall Mathers, has appeared in several movies, including starring in 8 Mile, his role in Happy Gilmore 2 showcased an impressive acting range from the rapper. However, as Sandler detailed recently, it almost didn't happen.
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The Independent on MSNHappy Gilmore returns to lukewarm reviews as fans embrace the nostalgiaHappy Gilmore 2 has opened to middling reviews from critics, but fans have largely been celebrating its return because of the nostalgic callbacks and familiar faces.The highly anticipated sequel to the 1996 cult comedy was released last week on Netflix.