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Mike Reyes

Cameron Boyce's Mom Has Seen The Happy Gilmore 2 Tribute, Confirms He Was Supposed To Be In Another Sandler Film Before His Death

Cameron Boyce stands looking determined in Descendants X, pictured next to Adam Sandler in conversation in Happy Gilmore 2. .

Those who have already seen the 2025 movie Happy Gilmore 2 will know that the picture has a surprise tribute to the late Cameron Boyce. The short moment has warmed the hearts of fans who knew of the young man’s work with Adam Sandler, prompting tons of thanks for including him in the recent legacyquel. Most notably, this gesture has caught the attention of Libby Boyce, Cameron’s mother, and with her gratitude came a confirmation of what would have been the next collaboration between the Grown Ups stars.

Featuring a write-up on the Happy Gilmore sequel’s easter egg on Ms. Boyce’s Instagram, she shared that the pair had kept in touch before Cameron Boyce’s untimely passing in 2019. It was through those conversations that a long-discussed reteaming was hatched, with Libby Boyce confirming in the following statement:

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