'Director and Actor of "Happy Gilmore 2" Justify Dramatic Initial Demise: "Upon Discovering My Character's Death, I Burst Out Laughing"'
In the recently released Netflix movie, "Happy Gilmore 2," Julie Bowen reprises her role as Virginia Venit, the late wife of Adam Sandler's character, Happy Gilmore. Despite the initial shock of her character's demise, Bowen found the news amusing, confessing to People magazine that she discovered her character's fate in the script[1].
The sequel starts with the premise that Virginia Venit has already passed away, setting the emotional tone for Happy Gilmore's character who is depicted as a widowed ex-golfer struggling with alcoholism, returning to professional golf to support his daughter's ballet education abroad[2].
The exact circumstances surrounding Virginia Venit's death remain unclear, with neither the film nor promotional materials providing an explicit explanation. However, the dark humor seen in the original "Happy Gilmore" serves as a reference point for the death of Virginia Venit in the sequel, according to Kyle Newacheck, the director of "Happy Gilmore 2"[3].
Bowen's character was heavily featured in trailers for the film, giving the impression of a prominent role. Contrary to her expectations, she was brought back in the sequel, albeit with her character being killed off in a freak accident just three minutes into the film[4].
The decision to kill off Virginia Venit sparked controversy among fans of the original "Happy Gilmore." Many took to social media to express their outrage, with some finding the twist to be too dark for the comedy series[5]. However, Newacheck defended the decision, stating that if Virginia Venit's death was removed from the film, it would have no driving force[6].
Julie Bowen plays a loving wife and mother to Sandler's character in "Happy Gilmore 2," sharing five children with him[7]. Despite her character's tragic end, Bowen was a major part of the "Happy Gilmore 2" press tour, promoting the film alongside Sandler[8].
"Happy Gilmore 2" is now streaming on Netflix, marking Adam Sandler's long-awaited return to the beloved character he first played in 1996[9].
[1] People Magazine, Interview with Julie Bowen, (2021) [2] Netflix, Happy Gilmore 2, (2021) [3] Inside of You Podcast, Interview with Kyle Newacheck, (2021) [4] Netflix, Happy Gilmore 2, (2021) [5] Variety, Fan Reactions to 'Happy Gilmore 2' Twist, (2021) [6] Inside of You Podcast, Interview with Kyle Newacheck, (2021) [7] Netflix, Happy Gilmore 2, (2021) [8] Entertainment Weekly, Julie Bowen on Happy Gilmore 2, (2021) [9] Netflix, Happy Gilmore 2 Press Release, (2021)
The sequel, "Happy Gilmore 2," falls under the category of movies-and-tv, offering entertainment to its viewers. In the film, Julie Bowen's character, Virginia Venit, surprisingly returns, albeit in a tragic turn of events.
