Adam Sandler recently discussed casting decisions for Happy Gilmore 2 and why Travis Kelce landed a role while Taylor Swift did not. In a new interview at the film’s premiere, Sandler explained how Kelce joined the project and why he chose not to approach Swift despite his family’s admiration for her.

Adam Sandler said he had to rewrite Happy Gilmore 2 following Carl Weathers ‘ death. The actor and comedian, who is reprising his role as Happy Gilmore in the sequel to his beloved 1996 sports comedy, recently told Collider that Weathers’ Derick “Chubbs” Peterson was planning to return for the new movie before he died last year at age 76 .