Kym Whitley says she feels “press” on “Happy Gilmore 2” set

Kym Whitley opens up about what it is like to work with the set Happy Gilmore 2 -And she revealed that it is around so many comic heavyweights can sometimes feel nerve -wracking.

The actress spoke exclusively with People while participating in the 16th annual African American film critic award at Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. February 19. During the conversation, she shared that while working in the comedy world feels natural for her, there is an undeniable pressure to fully perform on the project.

“You feel you are at home, but you are with Adam Sandler And like this (…). You feel the pressure, “said Whitley before you added,” You feel you are home, but you also know that there is a level of comedy genius that you like, “I don’t know, can I compete?” Don’t compete, but can I stand next to them and still shine? ”

But she also says that Sandler promotes a feeling of fun on set.

“You have all this great talent around you, but Adam (…) was like,” Hello, let loose. “He lets us improve. We are doing well; the script is fun. So it doesn’t feel like work. It really just feels like fun.”

The Next Friday The actress also assured the fans that the upcoming payment – which is scheduled to be released in 2025 on Netflix – will not disappoint you.

“It will be one of the most fun films of the year. Yes, too Happy Gilmore – The first was fun. Happy Gilmore 2 Takes up another level, and it’s hysterical. ”

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The original Happy Gilmorewhich, in addition to Sandler, participated Julie BowenThe Christopher McDonald and The legs poseMet theaters in 1996 and became an immediate classic. The film follows Happy Gilmore (Sandler), a former HockeyPro who joins a prestigious golf tournament in an attempt to win money to save his grandmother’s home – a lot to fight with his preppy competitors.

Whitley will appear in the sequel as one of Happy’s friends, along with Bad rabbitThe Margaret QualeyBenny Safdie and Travis Kelce which will also join the role of new addition, per Hollywood Reporter.

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Bowan, McDonald and Stiller are prepared to repeat their roles from the original film. The sequel was attached by Sandler and Tim Herlihy – who also wrote the first film – and is directed by Kyle Newacheck.

Happy Gilmore 2 Planned for the premiere on Netflix 2025.