“He Couldn’t Say No!” — Adam Sandler Reveals the HILARIOUS Trick That Got Eminem to Join ‘Happy Gilmore 2’

In what’s shaping up to be one of the most surprising Hollywood crossovers of the decade, Happy Gilmore 2 has secured none other than Marshall Mathers — better known to the world as Eminem — for a cameo role that fans didn’t see coming. And according to Adam Sandler, the mastermind behind the cult golf comedy franchise, getting the rap icon on board wasn’t as hard as you’d expect.

In fact, it only took one trick. And it was hilarious.

The Unexpected Casting Choice

Rumors began swirling earlier this summer when paparazzi shots showed Eminem on set with Adam Sandler in a country club parking lot outside Los Angeles. Social media buzzed with speculation, but neither camp confirmed the Slim Shady star’s involvement — until now.

Appearing on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon this week, Sandler finally spilled the beans — and the story behind it is as ridiculous as it is charming.

“I told him I wrote a rap battle into the movie,” Sandler said, laughing. “Like, a real 8 Mile-style golf cart battle. He thought I was joking — and then I sent him the script. He called me back in ten minutes and just said, ‘You’re insane. I’m in.’”

Yes, you read that right: Eminem reportedly agreed to the role after Sandler convinced him there’d be a rap battle on golf carts — and it worked.

The “Golf Cart Rap Battle”

Insiders close to the production have confirmed that while the full details of Eminem’s role are still under wraps, he will indeed appear in a comedic “rap showdown” scene that parodies both 8 Mile and Happy Gilmore’s golf slapstick legacy.

One crew member described the scene as “absolutely absurd and brilliant,” adding that “Eminem totally leaned into the comedy. He plays an exaggerated version of himself — golf visor and all.”

From Rap Battles to Happy Gilmore

The original Happy Gilmore was released in 1996 and quickly became a cult classic, with Sandler playing an angry hockey player-turned-golfer with a killer slapshot. The sequel — slated for a holiday 2025 release on Netflix — brings back several key cast members and features a new generation of rivals.

But no one expected Eminem to be among them.

“We’ve always tried to surprise the audience,” said Sandler during his Fallon appearance. “And I thought — what’s the one thing people would NEVER expect? Slim Shady in a golf comedy.”

Apparently, the joke landed — and Eminem was all in.

Eminem’s Reaction

In a rare move, Eminem himself addressed the cameo during a quick Q&A with fans on Instagram Live.

“I did it for Sandler, man. He’s a legend. And when he hit me with the golf cart line, I couldn’t stop laughing. I figured — why not do something weird and fun for once?”

This marks Eminem’s first major screen appearance since his Oscar-winning performance of “Lose Yourself” at the 2020 Academy Awards.

Fan Reactions and Internet Meltdown

As soon as Sandler confirmed the cameo, Twitter (now X) exploded.

“Sandler tricked Eminem into doing a rap battle on GOLF CARTS?! This is cinema,” one fan posted.

“I haven’t been this excited since Shrek met the Avengers,” joked another.

Memes flooded the internet, and the hashtag #GolfMile began trending within an hour of Sandler’s appearance on Fallon.

Netflix’s Winning Hand

With Happy Gilmore 2 already on Netflix’s 2025 most-anticipated list, the reveal of Eminem’s involvement has only added to the hype. Streaming execs are reportedly thrilled by the buzz.

“Adam Sandler continues to surprise and innovate,” a Netflix representative said. “Adding Eminem to this universe is a stroke of comedic genius.”

So… Will There Actually Be a Rap Battle?

While details are still emerging, sources close to the production confirmed that the “rap battle” is real — and even teased that Eminem may have helped co-write some of the lyrics for authenticity.

And yes, it apparently happens while both performers are seated in moving golf carts.

Final Thoughts

In a time when celebrity cameos are common, this one feels special. Not just because it’s unexpected — but because it shows two legends in their fields coming together to just have fun.

Eminem may have built his empire on raw, aggressive lyricism. But in Happy Gilmore 2, he’s showing fans a different side — the one that can laugh at himself, golf visor and all.

And all it took was one hilarious trick from Adam Sandler.

“He couldn’t say no,” Sandler said again on Fallon. “And honestly, thank God for that.”