NJ Locals: Last Chance to Be An Extra in ‘Happy Gilmore 2′

After nearly 30 years, Adam Sandler has decided to make a sequel to the 1990s comedy classic Happy Gilmore, and the flick is casting and filming here in New Jersey.

If you've ever wanted to appear in a movie, Happy Gilmore 2 would be a fun way to make that dream come true.

The Success of the Original Happy Gilmore

 Happy Gilmore was a commercial success, earning over $40 million at the box office with a budget of $12 million. That was a ton of money in 1996!

The movie tells the story of an unsuccessful ice hockey player who discovers a newfound talent for golf and competes in a golfing tournament to save his grandmother's home from foreclosure.

Happy Gilmore remains many fans' favorite Adam Sandler flick, blending slapstick humor with an underdog story, and it helped establish him as a major comedy star of the 1990s.

What Are Producers Looking for in 'Happy Gilmore 2' Extras?

A Netflix production of a Happy Gilmore sequel starring Adam Sandler that’s filming in New Jersey is casting for actors and extras right now, according to Grant Wilfley Casting, Inc.

The casting agency has worked on many films, including “Spider-Man,” “The Wolf of Wall Street,” and “Black Swan.”

Producers say they are looking for Jersey locals of all ages and ethnicities to work as extras.

When Does the Movie Shoot & How Do I Sign Up?

According to Backstage, a popular job posting website for the film industry, fittings and filming will be in central and northern New Jersey from September through November.

Positions for non-SAG AFTRA work will be paid a flat rate of $176 for an eight-hour workday.

The casting company says no acting experience is needed to be an extra.

An open casting call is happening on Tuesday, Aug 20th from 1 to 8 pm at the Hyatt Regency Plaza Ballroom, 3 Speedwell Ave, Morristown, NJ.

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