Lauren Graham is officially coming back to TV — and fans are so excited by what she has in store.
It’s been two years since the Gilmore Girls alum last appeared on the small screen, with the cancellation of her Disney+ series The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers. As folks were hoping to see Lauren come back to TV, she made a surprise announcement about what’s next in her career. According to TV Insider, she’ll be starring in the new workplace comedy The Z-Suite, and it’s set to premiere on February 6, 2025 on Tubi. What’s more, she was tagged in a joint post on Tubi’s official Instagram, sharing a poster that teased her role on the upcoming series.
“Two generations. One corner office,” read the caption on January 21. “The Z-Suite premieres 2/6 only on Tubi.”
Given how Lauren has developed a beloved fan following over the years, it didn’t take long for the excitement to come about online.
“I’ll watch ANYTHING with Lauren Graham ,” one person exclaimed in the comments. “LAUREN GRAHAM IN A SERIES? OH WE ARE SO BACK ,” another cheered. “Literally one piece of good news in the entire universe. Can’t wait!” a different follower added.
So, what exactly can fans expect from The Z-Suite? According to Deadline, the series will focus on a New York ad agency that showcases two generations working there. When a company decision causes chaos to occur at the firm, the well-established executives get replaced by Gen Z employees, whose control ultimately tests the skills — and sometimes patience — of both generations.
As for who is in the cast of The Z-Suite, Lauren will step into the role of Monica Marks, with Nico Santos portraying executive Doug Garcia and Madison Shamoun playing social media manager Kriska Thompson.
We’ve already marked our calendars for this!
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Exciting news for “Gilmore Girls” fans! Lauren Graham, who charmed audiences as Lorelai Gilmore on the beloved series, has teased her return to TV in a new project.
In a recent interview, Graham hinted at a possible new TV show in the works, sparking speculation among fans about what her next role may entail. While details are still under wraps, Graham’s loyal fan base can’t wait to see her back on the small screen.
After her iconic portrayal of Lorelai Gilmore, Graham has continued to captivate audiences with her talent and charm in shows like “Parenthood” and “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist.” Her return to TV is sure to be met with enthusiasm and anticipation from fans who have missed seeing her on their screens.
Stay tuned for more updates on Lauren Graham’s upcoming TV project, and get ready to welcome her back to your living rooms with open arms! #LaurenGraham #GilmoreGirls #TVreturn
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Lauren Graham touched down in Park City on Thursday to attend the Sundance Film Festival premiere of her new film, Twinless. The bromance dramedy stars Dylan O’Brien opposite the film’s writer-director James Sweeney in the story of two young men who meet in a twin bereavement support group and form an unlikely bond.
Graham plays the mother of O’Brien’s characters — the Maze Runner star has dual roles as the twins, one who dies unexpectedly and the other as he attempts to find peace after losing his other half — and while the role is small, the veteran actress couldn’t pass it up. “I don’t often get offered something a little darker and something that felt like a cool challenge,” Graham told The Hollywood Reporter on the red carpet inside the Eccles Center Theatre. “It doesn’t need to be about me. I can just go do something because I like it.” Plus, she said she “loves Dylan’s work.”
Of her few scenes with O’Brien, Graham noted that the two just really clicked. “He’s got such a great charisma and he just worked so hard on both of these twins and took it so seriously, but with a lightness and just kindness to the crew and to me. There’s no place he can’t go.”
As for Graham, she has places to go. The actress is scheduled to be in Park City for only about 24 hours before jetting off to New York City for a media promotion blitz for her new show, The Z-Suite on Tubi. The show, set to premiere Feb. 6, casts Graham as Monica Marks, an advertising maven, and Nico Santos as her loyal right-hand executive, both of whom find themselves pushed out and canceled after a blunder. Together, they must find a way back to glory while facing off against eager Gen Z staffers who have taken her place.
The schedule will include the morning show rounds, a red carpet premiere and press junket, a swirl that Graham hasn’t been on in a few years, she said. “I’m on a new network where [the show is among] the first scripted programming,” she explained. “There’s a little bit of pressure, but also just a lot of momentum and excitement and we will just try not to screw it up.”
After the trailer dropped this week, a handful of headlines appeared trying to connect the dots between Graham’s Lorelai Gilmore on Gilmore Girls and Monica Marks on The Z-Suite. Graham appreciates the connection but insists the characters could not be more different.
“There are no similarities and I hope they’ll come along for this ride,” she told THR. “I can’t do that. I can never replicate the beauty and the magic of that character and that writing and that time, so I might as well not try. This is something very different, but she’s fun and kooky and the show has a spirit to it that I think has a coziness to it, but it’s very different character.”
Dylan O’Brien, Aisling Franciosi, Lauren Graham and James Sweeney attend the Twinless premiere at the Eccles during the Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 23, 2025. For full coverage of Thursday night’s premiere, click here.
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Lauren Graham, best known for her role as Lorelai Gilmore in the beloved series “Gilmore Girls,” is hoping that fans of the show will tune in for her latest project, “The Z-Suite.”
In a recent interview, Graham expressed her excitement for the upcoming series and encouraged fans to check it out. “I think ‘The Z-Suite’ is going to be a really fun and unique show that fans will enjoy,” she said. “It’s a bit of a departure from ‘Gilmore Girls,’ but I think viewers will appreciate the different tone and style of the show.”
“The Z-Suite” follows the story of a group of friends who find themselves living in a haunted hotel room, where they must navigate the supernatural occurrences that come their way. Graham plays the role of Sarah, a no-nonsense lawyer who is forced to confront her own fears and insecurities as she navigates the strange happenings in the hotel.
Fans of Graham and “Gilmore Girls” are sure to be intrigued by this new project, and Graham is hoping that they will tune in to see her in a different light. “I think fans will be pleasantly surprised by ‘The Z-Suite’ and I can’t wait for them to see it,” she said.
So mark your calendars and be sure to check out “The Z-Suite” when it premieres – Lauren Graham and the rest of the cast are sure to deliver a thrilling and entertaining experience for viewers.
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A new Happy Gilmore 2 image spotlighting Adam Sandler’s titular character in his element has arrived. The hotly-anticipated sequel to the 1996 classic will debut on Netflix sometime in 2025.
Netflix’s new image reveals Sandler’s Happy on the golf course, decked out in a Boston Bruins jersey, taking a big swing as a group of spectators looks on in anticipation. The Happy Gilmore 2 image also presents a look at Happy’s new caddie, played by the internationally acclaimed musician, budding wrestler, and Bullet Train actor Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, popularly known as Bad Bunny.
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Behind-the-scenes Happy Gilmore 2 photos arrived late last year, while the movie was filming, showcasing Sandler in a striped bathrobe worn over a gray sweater, yellow sweatpants, and matching sneakers. The actor, clearly between takes, chats with a production team member while waiting for the next scene. While the images don’t offer any insight into the story, which is still under wraps, they indicate that Happy is likely the same laid-back guy fans grew to adore in the original film.
Kyle Newacheck directs Happy Gilmore 2 from a script by Sandler and Tim Herlihy. Alongside Sandler, the movie sees the return of original cast members Julie Bowen as Virginia Venit, and Christopher McDonald as Happy’s nemesis Shooter McGavin. New additions alongside Bad Bunny, include Benny Safdie, and Nick Swardson, with their roles yet to be revealed. NFL star Travis Kelce will make a cameo appearance.
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Netflix officially announced the Happy Gilmore sequel in May 2024, after Sandler teased the follow-up for months. The actor then confirmed that production would begin in New Jersey in September. “We worked hard on the script. We didn’t want to let anybody down,” Sandler stated on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. “People have been asking me for a long time. We’re really excited about it. We wrote our a**es off. So many of the golfers are being nice and will be a part of it.”
Directed by Dennis Dugan, 1996’s Happy Gilmore tells the story of Happy, a failed hockey player with a natural talent for golf. Following the repossession of his grandmother’s house due to unpaid taxes, Happy reluctantly enters a professional golf tournament to win the prize money and save her home. His unconventional approach to the sport, combined with his short temper and powerful swing, made him a sensation on the tour.
Happy Gilmore, which also starred Bowen, McDonald, Frances Bay, Carl Weathers, Allen Covert, and Robert Smigel, grossed over $41 million worldwide, cementing Sandler’s status as a comedy film superstar.
Happy Gilmore 2 will premiere on Netflix in 2025.
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Adam Sandler is back on the golf course in a new look at Netflix’s Happy Gilmore 2! The beloved comedian is returning to his iconic role as the lovable loser turned golf superstar in the highly anticipated sequel to the cult classic film.
In the new teaser, Sandler is seen back in his signature hockey jersey and baggy pants, swinging away on the golf course with his unique blend of humor and charm. Fans of the original film will be delighted to see Sandler reprising his role as Happy Gilmore, and it looks like he hasn’t missed a beat since we last saw him on the big screen.
The sequel is set to bring back all the beloved characters from the original film, including Shooter McGavin and Chubbs Peterson, as well as introducing a new cast of characters to join in on the fun. With Sandler’s trademark wit and comedic timing, Happy Gilmore 2 is sure to be a hit with audiences of all ages.
So mark your calendars and get ready to hit the links with Adam Sandler in Happy Gilmore 2, coming soon to Netflix. It’s bound to be a hole-in-one!
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The price is… right? At least, it seems to be for Adam Sandler and Bad Bunny as the pair take to the fairways in the newest sneak peek at Happy Gilmore 2, which Netflix has just released. In the image, we see Sandler in full Happy getup, including that iconic Boston Bruins jersey and sneakers, taking one hell of a swing at the ball, while Bad Bunny caddies for him in the background. It’s been three decades since we last saw Happy going head to head with Christopher McDonald‘s Shooter McGavin, and the first trailer for the movie — released at Christmas — showed the two will be renewing their rivalry, but quite how remains to be seen.
Also returning from the original film is Modern Family star Julie Bowen as Virginia Venit, while new additions include the likes of Travis Kelce, Eminem, Benny Safdie (Oppenheimer), Margaret Qualley (Maid), Scott Mescudi (Don’t Look Up), golf icon Jack Nicklaus, and a number of PGA tour veterans too.
And although he wasn’t featured in the teaser trailer, we know from an interview with Collider’s Steve Weintraub, that Ben Stiller will also be reprising his role as the sinister Hal L in a big way. “There is a good reveal in the movie having to do with Hal’s name that I won’t say,” Stiller told Collider back in November, as he offered us all another warm glass of shut the hell up.
The original Happy Gilmore movie is considered peak Sander. In his 90s prime of films many of us discovered on VHS at Blockbuster (right, guys?), Happy Gilmore follows the character of the same name (following the style of other Sandler movies such as Billy Madison and Little Nicky). Happy is a wannabe ice hockey player with the temper of a bulldog on heat. He soon figures out just how good he is at golf (with a little finessing from the one-handed former golf pro Chubbs, played by the late great Carl Weathers) and soon discovers that he can use that talent to help save his grandmother’s home. With both Stiller and McDonald set to reprise their roles, Happy’s greatest rivals will be returning, so it will be interesting to see what the conflict is nearly 30 years later.
The first Happy Gilmore movie is currently available to stream for free on Tubi. Stay with Collider for the latest updates on Happy Gilmore 2.
Adam Sandler and Bad Bunny were spotted hitting the fairways together in a new image from the upcoming film “Happy Gilmore 2.” The comedy sequel sees Sandler reprising his role as the lovable yet temperamental hockey player turned golfer, Happy Gilmore.
In the image, Sandler and Bad Bunny are seen sporting golf attire as they share a laugh on the green. The unlikely duo’s on-screen chemistry is sure to bring plenty of laughs and surprises to fans of the original film.
Fans of the original “Happy Gilmore” can look forward to more outrageous golf antics, hilarious one-liners, and memorable moments in the highly anticipated sequel. Stay tuned for more updates on “Happy Gilmore 2” as production continues.
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Adam Sandler has some help on the golf course in Netflix’s newly released look at its upcoming comedy sequel Happy Gilmore 2.
The streaming service shared a new sneak-peek image from the forthcoming film on Thursday, coinciding with the company sharing its plans for movie, TV and game projects in the coming year. In director Kyle Newacheck’s sequel, Sandler reprises his role as the titular unlikely golf sensation that he originated in Universal’s 1996 film Happy Gilmore. Filming for the project wrapped last month.
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As seen in the new still below, Sandler is ready to take one of his character’s signature golf swings while getting caddy assistance from Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, also known as singer Bad Bunny. Another image, which is above, shows Sandler facing off with longtime rival Shooter McGavin, with actor Christopher McDonald reprising his role from the initial movie.
A premise has not yet been released for the film, which Netflix announced Thursday is set to debut later this year. (Sandler previously hinted at a possible summer release.) Other castmembers for Happy Gilmore 2 include Julie Bowen, Margaret Qualley, Travis Kelce, Conor Sherry, Ethan Cutowsky, Maxwell Jacob Friedman and Philip Fine Schneider. Dennis Dugan, who directed the original film and executive produces the sequel, will have a role in the new movie as well.
Bad Bunny and Adam Sandler in Happy Gilmore 2.
Returning to produce the sequel are Sandler, Tim Herlihy, Robert Simonds and Jack Giarraputo. Sandler and Herlihy wrote the screenplay for Happy Gilmore 2 after having penned the original film’s script.
During an interview with the Dan Patrick Show that aired last month, Sandler admitted to feeling pressure to live up to the first film.
“It’s on your mind,” the star said at the time. “We’ve got a lot of good stuff, and we just want to make sure that it all comes together and keeps it going from start to finish, and that’s the goal. We’ll see. We’re definitely nervous, but we feel some sort of confidence.”
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Adam Sandler and Bad Bunny Hit the Links in Netflix’s New Look at ‘Happy Gilmore 2’
Get ready to hit the links once again with Adam Sandler in the highly anticipated sequel to the 90s comedy classic, ‘Happy Gilmore’. This time, Sandler is teaming up with Latin music sensation Bad Bunny for a golfing adventure like no other.
In the new Netflix film, Sandler reprises his role as the lovable yet hot-headed hockey player turned golfer, Happy Gilmore. This time around, he is joined by Bad Bunny, who plays a young up-and-coming golfer looking to make a name for himself on the pro circuit.
The trailer for ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ promises plenty of laughs, golfing hijinks, and of course, Sandler’s signature brand of humor. From epic golf battles to hilarious one-liners, this sequel is sure to keep fans of the original film entertained.
So grab your clubs and get ready to hit the links with Adam Sandler and Bad Bunny in ‘Happy Gilmore 2’, streaming soon on Netflix. It’s bound to be a hole-in-one! #HappyGilmore2 #AdamSandler #BadBunny #Netflix
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On a recent episode of “The Pat McAfee Show,” Travis Kelce discussed how exciting it was to work with comedy legend Adam Sandler. Kelce will appear alongside Sandler in Netflix‘s “Happy Gilmore 2,” which is set for a 2025 release. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end is cast in a currently undisclosed role; in a recently released teaser, he appears to play some sort of country club employee.
“That was a dream come true,” Kelce said, “I thought ‘SNL’ was going to be the peak of my acting and showman or entertainment career. Working with Happy Gilmore himself, the Sandman and Happy Productions, it was off the chain.”
While he is by no means top-billed, Kelce said he has “a few” scenes in the film, and that shooting for “Happy Gilmore 2” was “a hefty load” of work.
“They’re so professional and yet so fun to work with,” Kelce added. “I felt like I was working with like the [Kansas City Chiefs’ coach] Andy Reid of the acting world. [Sandler] is every bit as cool off the screen as he is on the screen. That was a dream come true. That was awesome.”
Outside of Kelce and Sandler, “Happy Gilmore 2” stars Ben Stiller, Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald, Jacqueline Sophia London, Benny Safdie and Nick Swardson.
While plot details for the sequel remain under wraps, the original “Happy Gilmore” followed a hot-headed hockey player who turns to the world of professional golf to save his grandmother’s home from foreclosure. The 1996 film was directed by Dennis Dugan and grossed $41 million at the global box office against a $12 million budget.
Travis Kelce Says Working on ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ Was ‘a Dream Come True’
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce recently revealed that he had the opportunity to work on the highly anticipated sequel to the classic comedy film “Happy Gilmore” and described the experience as “a dream come true.”
In a recent interview, Kelce shared that being a part of the “Happy Gilmore 2” cast was an incredible experience for him. He expressed his admiration for the original film and its star, Adam Sandler, and was thrilled to be able to contribute to the sequel.
Kelce also mentioned that working alongside Sandler and the rest of the cast and crew was a truly unforgettable experience. He described the atmosphere on set as fun and lighthearted, and he felt grateful to have the opportunity to be a part of such a beloved franchise.
Fans of the original “Happy Gilmore” film are eagerly anticipating the release of the sequel, and Kelce’s involvement in the project has only added to the excitement. Stay tuned for more updates on “Happy Gilmore 2” and Kelce’s role in the film!
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It’s mid-January, and everybody’s back to work and school, but aren’t you missing just hanging out at home, streaming movies during your holiday break? Well, that doesn’t have to stop because there are plenty of new films coming your way to watch from your couch instead of schlepping to the theater.
Sure, good stuff is coming to the cinema as well, but where are you going to see Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz’s latest flick “Back in Action”? Yep, Netflix. Not to mention the new Jennifer Lopez sports drama “Unstoppable” on Amazon’s Prime Video. That’s only the start of what you can stream in 2025, which is bringing us a new “Bridget Jones,” a “Happy Gilmore” sequel, another “Knives Out” mystery and much more.
Here’s your new and exclusive peek at 15 upcoming streaming movies to put on your watch list this year:
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In the ensemble comedy, Will Ferrell plays the father of a bride and Reese Witherspoon is the sister of another bride. They find out that their chosen venue has double-booked their weddings, leading to a bunch of chaos as the two butt heads while trying to pull off their loved ones’ special day.
Where to watch: Prime Video.
When Lainy (Amy Schumer) becomes envious of her best friend’s pregnancy and growing family, she decides to wear a fake baby bump and announce that she, too, is with child. Soon, however, she finds there are consequences to telling this big a lie, including figuring out what to do when she meets Mr. Right (Will Forte).
Where to watch: Netflix.
Renee Zellweger’s notorious singleton (and now widow) Bridget returns in a new rom-com. Four years after the death of her husband (Colin Firth), she gets help raising the kiddos from her ex (Hugh Grant) and finds fresh romantic possibilities in a dreamy younger man (Leo Woodall) and her son’s science teacher (Chiwetel Ejiofor).
Where to watch: Peacock.
Scott Foley stars in the romantic comedy as a businessman who learns his daughter has bought a fixer-upper villa in the Italian countryside for one euro and plans on using her life savings to refurbish it. He travels to Europe to talk her out of it and winds up having a much-needed life pick-me-up (with a dash of romance).
Where to watch: Netflix.
Directed by Scott Derrickson (“Doctor Strange”), the sci-fi thriller stars Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy as two secret operatives assigned to protect opposite sides of a mysterious gorge but not communicate with each other. They break the rules, sparks fly, then team up when the hellish evil beneath starts to rise.
Where to watch: Apple TV+.
The “SpongeBob SquarePants” villain/fast-food restaurateur gets his solo movie, an animated musical comedy where Plankton (voiced by Mr. Lawrence, who also wrote the story) has his latest nefarious plans for global domination thwarted and in the process his entire world gets rocked.
Where to watch: Netflix.
“Avengers” directors Joe and Anthony Russo cross an adventurous road trip with a sci-fi world set after a machine uprising in the adaptation of the Simon Stålenhag book. An orphaned teenager (Millie Bobby Brown) and her robot pal partner with an ex-soldier (Chris Pratt) to navigate a retro-futuristic America and find her younger brother.
Where to watch: Netflix.
Netflix favorite Sofia Carson (“Purple Hearts”) stars in the rom-com as Alex, who’s tasked by her mom (Connie Britton) to finish the childhood bucket list the young woman started as a kid. The result is a life-affirming journey of self-discovery with some love, family secrets and maybe a little crying (on your part).
Where to watch: Netflix.
For those who love “Bridgerton” and “The Substance,” there’s this body-horror fairy tale bowing this month at the Sundance Film Festival before streaming later in 2025. Lea Myren stars in the dark twist on a Cinderella tale as Elvira, who goes to creepy lengths to become beautiful and compete with her attractive stepsister for the prince’s attention.
Where to watch: Shudder.
Director Guy Ritchie’s globe-trotting heist adventure features Natalie Portman and John Krasinski as estranged siblings who come back together and use their big history brains to seek out the mythological Fountain of Youth – and maybe even find some immortality.
Where to watch: Apple TV+.
Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro finally gets to put his stamp on a movie-monster classic with this new adaptation of Mary Shelley’s famed tale. Oscar Isaac is mad scientist Victor Frankenstein this time around and Jacob Elordi is the creature he brings to life in a sci-fi horror redo also starring Mia Goth and Christoph Waltz.
Where to watch: Netflix.
Adam Sandler is back playing unconventional golf in a Boston Bruins jersey in this anticipated comedy sequel. Julie Bowen and Christopher McDonald return as love interest Virginia Venit and arrogant rival Shooter McGavin, respectively, and the cast includes rookies like Bad Bunny, Travis Kelce and pro wrestler Maxwell Jacob Friedman.
Where to watch: Netflix.
Stevie and her brother Elliot are worried about saving their parents’ marriage. To fix their family, they travel to the world of dreams to see if The Sandman (the actual one, not Adam Sandler) will grant them this wish in the animated comedy adventure featuring Simu Liu, Craig Robinson, a snarky stuffed giraffe and the queen of nightmares.
Where to watch: Netflix.
An adaptation of the Richard Osman book series, the whodunit stars Helen Mirren, Ben Kingsley, Pierce Brosnan and Celia Imrie as retirees whose twilight years are spent solving cold cases for funsies. But their hobby gets very real when a dead body turns up at the doorstep.
Where to watch: Netflix.
Daniel Craig’s persnickety, Southern-fried super-sleuth Benoit Blanc is back on the case in Rian Johnson’s third “Knives Out” murder mystery. Nothing’s known about the plot yet but the cast/suspect list is pretty epic: Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott and more.
Where to watch: Netflix.
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The series Gilmore Girls just got another streaming home, this time landing on Hulu, which means even more people can binge the beloved series. While the show is filled with sharp, quirky, and funny characters, Melissa McCarthy‘s portrayal of the quirky and passionate chef and Lorelei’s (Lauren Graham) best friend and business partner, Sookie St. James is the best Gilmore Girls character. Audiences weren’t totally aware of McCarthy’s genius comedic timing yet, but this role let her put it on full display, easily becoming one of the funniest characters of the series. Even with casting one of the funniest humans on the planet to play Sookie, there was so much more that made her a fully formed character that audiences still love to this day.
Back when Gilmore Girls was first airing, it wasn’t uncommon to see the “best friend” role be relegated to an actor with only a few scenes, merely there to support the lead of the show and maybe get a few laughs. Thankfully, creator Amy Sherman Palladino recognized McCarthy’s talents, highlighting not only her comedic abilities but also her warmth and vulnerability. Throughout the show’s 7-season run, Sookie has her own real character arcs, going from a passionate, and yes, often clumsy, chef to a successful businesswoman and master at her craft. She also married another fan-favorite character, Jackson (Jackson Douglas), and they have two children together.
While her endearing clumsiness and her passion for food often drew laughs, Sookie had moments of self-doubt and fear and struggles with her work/life balance, making her a fully formed and relatable character. Her loyalty to Lorelei and their friendship easily became one of the best duos of the show. It was clear that these two women loved and respected one another, even when they clashed over the Inn they ran together. Sookie’s role in Rory’s (Alexis Bledel) life is also what makes her such a great character. Her unwavering support for Rory’s dreams and being there when Lorelai and Rory were on the outs proves that Sookie was more than just a one-dimensional character.
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Since Gilmore Girls ended, Melissa McCarthy has had a sensational career, going on to star in her own show Mike & Molly, which earned her her first Emmy Award. She also has had great success in her film career, earning two Academy Award nominations for her iconic performance in the comedy Bridesmaids, as well as her more dramatic turn in the film Can You Ever Forgive Me? These three roles perfectly encapsulate why Sookie became the iconic and beloved character she is today.
Even in McCarthy’s funniest roles, there is a depth she brings to the characters she plays, showing a vulnerability and warmth behind the hilarious one-liners and physical comedy. With her role in Gilmore Girls, she did exactly that, playing the physical comedy of falling in the kitchen or spraying herself in the eye to the sweet moments between her and Lorelai or Jackson. Sookie’s deeper moments are just as powerful as her light-hearted ones, showcasing McCarthy’s ability to balance humor with genuine emotion. She has great chemistry with Lauren Graham and the two easily nail the quick-paced signature dialogue the show became famous for.
Thanks to streaming, Gilmore Girls has gained a whole new generation of viewers who are seeing the early aughts classic for the first time. While they won’t have the experience of seeing Melissa McCarthy in one of her earliest roles without knowing the star she’d become, it’s clear from her standout performance why her career took off the way it did. Even with her incredible success, her role as Sookie St. James remains one of her best. McCarthy’s portrayal brought a rare authenticity to the character, making Sookie an unforgettable part of Gilmore Girls‘ enduring legacy.
All seasons of Gilmore Girls is now available to stream on Hulu.
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In the beloved TV show “Gilmore Girls,” there were many memorable characters who added depth and heart to the story. One character who often gets overlooked is Lane Kim, Rory’s best friend and music-loving sidekick.
Lane may have started off as the quirky best friend, but she quickly developed into a complex and interesting character in her own right. Despite growing up in a strict and conservative household, Lane was determined to forge her own path and pursue her passion for music.
Throughout the series, Lane navigated the challenges of balancing her traditional Korean upbringing with her rebellious spirit. She formed her own band, Hep Alien, and worked tirelessly to pursue her dream of becoming a successful musician.
Lane’s storylines were often poignant and relatable, touching on themes of identity, family expectations, and the search for independence. She was a loyal and supportive friend to Rory, always there to offer a listening ear or a shoulder to lean on.
In the end, Lane Kim was so much more than just the quirky best friend. She was a strong, resilient, and fiercely independent young woman who inspired viewers with her determination and passion for life. She may not have had as much screen time as some of the other characters, but Lane’s impact on the show and its fans was undeniable.
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Netflix and Adam Sandler blessed everyone with a special gift on Christmas and the first day of Hanukkah with a teaser trailer for “Happy Gilmore 2.”
The “Happy Gilmore” sequel reunites the titular star with Upstate New York native Christopher McDonald, who plays golf rival Shooter McGavin.
“Gilmore,” McDonald’s character growls as they meet at what appears to be the grave of Chubbs Peterson (late actor Carl Weathers).
“McGavin,” Sandler’s Happy Gilmore cooly responds.
The clip, released on Wednesday, also features appearances by Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce and original “Happy Gilmore” star Julie Bowen, who now may be better known for her role on “Modern Family.” The cast also includes Bad Bunny, Eminem, Kid Cudi, Nick Swardson, Margaret Qualley and the return of Ben Stiller.
McDonald, a die-hard Buffalo Bills fan who grew up in Romulus and graduated from Hobart College in Geneva, has appeared in more than 200 movies and TV shows, including “Thelma & Louise,” “Quiz Show,” “Requiem for a Dream,” and the 1997 “Leave It to Beaver” remake. However, Shooter McGavin remains one of his most popular characters and he’s embraced the sports comedy with officially licensed “Shooter” clothing and golf gear in a partnership with Extra Butter x Adidas.
“Happy Gilmore,” co-written by Sandler and one of his first movies after starring on “Saturday Night Live,” was released in 1996. The original movie, which also featured Kevin Nealon, Bob Barker, and Joe Flaherty, centered on an angry hockey player who finds success as a golfer, joining the pro tour to try to raise enough money to save his grandmother’s house.
“Happy Gilmore 2,” directed by Kyle Newacheck (”Workaholics”) and written by Sandler with Tim Herlihy (”The Wedding Singer,” “Happy Gilmore”), will be released in the summer of 2025 on Netflix.
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Fans of the cult classic golf comedy “Happy Gilmore” are in for a treat as a sequel has just been announced! The trailer for “Happy Gilmore 2” has been released and it reunites Adam Sandler with Upstate NY actor Buzz.
Buzz, who hails from the same small town as Sandler, rose to fame in the original “Happy Gilmore” as the lovable caddy who helped Sandler’s character navigate the world of professional golf. Now, in the highly anticipated sequel, Buzz is back and better than ever.
The trailer for “Happy Gilmore 2” shows Sandler’s character once again trying his hand at golf, this time in a high-stakes tournament that will test his skills like never before. Buzz is by his side, offering comedic relief and unwavering support as they navigate the challenges of the sport.
Fans of the original film will be thrilled to see Sandler and Buzz back together on the big screen, bringing their signature chemistry and comedic timing to a whole new generation of viewers. Stay tuned for “Happy Gilmore 2,” coming soon to a theater near you!
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