Bowen was convinced she would be replaced with a younger actress for the sequel, which takes place 30 years after the original.

While Julie Bowen joins Adam Sandler in the upcoming Happy Gilmore 2, she initially thought she wouldn’t be asked back for the Happy Gilmore sequel due to her age.

Julie Bowen was surprised when Netflix asked her to return for “Happy Gilmore 2.” During a recent interview on the “Inside of You” podcast, Bowen explained she was certain she’d be replaced as the love interest for Adam Sandler’s titular golfer by a younger actress for the highly anticipated “Happy Gilmore” sequel.