Among the many interesting gimmicks Happy Gilmore 2 pulled off, the long-awaited sequel to one of Adam Sandler’s most popular films also featured a subtle and heartfelt Cameron Boyce tribute. The blink-and-miss scene featured the late actor, who previously worked with Adam Sandler in the famed Grown Ups franchise.
How Happy Gilmore 2 pays tribute to Adam Sandler’s late co-star Cameron Boyce
Cameron Boyce was a child actor who shot to fame quickly and worked on acclaimed projects from a very young age. He played the starring role on the Disney Channel comedy series Jessie, which ran from 2011 to 2015.
Apart from this, the young actor also appeared in several other works like Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer, Grown Ups, and Grown Ups 2. In the Grown Ups movies, he played Adam Sandler’s son.
Boyce was also renowned for his philanthropy. Despite being so young, the actor supported multiple foundations. He also made sure that he was playing his part in making the world a better place.
The actor tragically passed away at the age of 20 at his home in Los Angeles, California, after an epileptic seizure. He seemingly had a very bright future ahead of him, but things never worked out the right way.
Happy Gilmore paid a small but meaningful tribute to the actor. The tribute appears in one of the scenes where the employees of a local course are watching Jessie. Cameron Boyce appears in his iconic role on television.
This scene is very easy to miss. But those who know Boyce surely realise that this was Adam Sandler’s way of paying tribute to his late co-star.
Happy Gilmore 2 included many other references and tributes, most linked to the first movie. It also featured a whopping 72 cameos, which is very rare for any movie.
Happy Gilmore 2 is now streaming on Netflix.
