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    Here's where Adam Sandler is filming 'Happy Gilmore 2' in NJ

    By Manahil Ahmad, NorthJersey.com,

    20 hours ago

    Pictures of Adam Sandler practicing his golf swing in the sand with a scenic view of the water have gone viral as filming begins for the sequel to "Happy Gilmore." The set, located in the Highlands, marks the start of production for "Happy Gilmore 2" in New Jersey.

    Last month , thousands of aspiring actors flocked to the Hyatt Regency in Morristown for an open casting call for the Netflix movie. Videos posted on social media showed long lines wrapping around blocks and stretching through town, leading to massive traffic backups as attendees waited for a chance to be part of the film.

    The casting call, organized by GWCI, was first announced via Instagram in August.

    Where is 'Happy Gilmore 2' being filmed?

    The company revealed that scenes would be shot in Morris, Bergen, Essex, Somerset, and Monmouth counties from September through November.

    Steve Burgers makes it to 'Happy Gilmore 2'

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    Among the local businesses selected for filming is Steve’s Burgers , a popular Route 46 eatery. The restaurant’s owner shared the news in an Instagram post, confirming its participation in the much-anticipated sequel.

    "Honored, Privileged, and Excited to announce that Steve's Burgers on Route 46 has been chosen by @adamsandler and @netflix to shoot a scene for the new and heavily anticipated Happy Gilmore 2 movie coming soon to Netflix!" Burgers wrote. "We will keep you all posted on shooting dates so you can possibly meet the man myth and legend himself! Thank you for all the support, and remember to always 'play it where it lies.'"

    Travis Kelce to cameo in 'Happy Gilmore 2'

    Adam Sandler announced the Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce would join the cast of his upcoming movie sequel in a cameo role during an appearance on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon," telling the late-night host "Travis mentioned it, so we have a nice something for Travis."

    "He’s gonna come by. He’s a very nice guy. You guys would love him in real life," he told his fellow "SNL" alum. "What a big, handsome guy. Funny and cool as hell. He’s a stud, and he’s so funny."

    This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Here's where Adam Sandler is filming 'Happy Gilmore 2' in NJ

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