Carl Weathers, Adam Sandler in “Happy Gilmore.” Getty Images “We had to rewrite a lot of the stuff, and even what the story was,” the comedy actor continued.

After Carl Weathers' death at age 76 last year, 'Happy Gilmore 2' had to undergo a rewrite to account for his absence.

Carl Weathers was to feature significantly in Happy Gilmore 2 before he passed away, according to Adam Sandler. The star and co-writer of the Happy Gilmore sequel told Collider in a recent ...

Carl Weathers had a massive part,” Sandler divulged. “I would talk to Carl, and we were excited, and then Carl passed away. We had to rewrite a lot of the stuff, and even what the story was.

Adam Sandler Says Carl Weathers Was Set to Have a ‘Massive’ Role in “Happy Gilmore 2” Before His Death Weathers, who played Chubbs Peterson in ‘Happy Gilmore,’ died peacefully on Feb. 1 ...

Adam Sandler disclosed in an interview how his upcoming Netflix feature, Happy Gilmore 2, underwent “painful” changes after Carl Weathers’ passing.

Legendary 'Rocky' actor Carl Weathers died just months before shooting began on the Adam Sandler Netflix sequel to 'Happy Gilmore.' ...

Adam Sandler shares how Carl Weathers’ death led to major changes in 'Happy Gilmore 2,' where the late actor was set for a significant role.

Adam Sandler said he had to rewrite 'Happy Gilmore 2' following Carl Weathers' death because his character Derick "Chubbs" Peterson was going to return.

After Carl Weathers‘ death at age 76 last year, Happy Gilmore 2 had to undergo a rewrite to account for his absence. Ahead of the long-awaited sequel, which premieres July 25 on Netflix, Adam Sandler ...