“Carl Weathers had a massive part,” Sandler, 58, confirmed. Weathers, who died at age 76 on Feb. 1, 2024, played the one-handed Derick "Chubbs" Peterson — mentor to Sandler’s titular hockey ...

Not every cast member could return for "Happy Gilmore 2." Here's what you need to know about Chubbs, who was played by Carl Weathers.

Weathers played Derick “Chubbs” Peterson in the 1996 original feature. The actor, also known for the Rocky movies, Toy Story 4, and 1987’s Predator, died in 2024.

Weathers played Derick “Chubbs” Peterson in the 1996 original feature. The actor, also known for the Rocky movies, Toy Story 4, and 1987’s Predator, died in 2024.

The original draft of Happy Gilmore 2 was penned before Carl Weathers' death with plans for the actor to appear in the sequel ...

Adam Sandler reveals significant script changes for Happy Gilmore 2 after the passing of Carl Weathers, whose character Chubbs Peterson had a "massive part" in the sequel.

Adam Sandler is still disappointed that one very important part of “Happy Gilmore” will sadly not be happening for the sequel coming to Netflix on July 25. A “massive part” was planned for ...

Adam Sandler is still disappointed that one very important part of “Happy Gilmore” will sadly not be happening for the sequel coming to Netflix on July 25. A “massive part” was planned for ...