EXCLUSIVE: Professional wrestler Maxwell Jacob Friedman, aka MJF, of AEW fame is the latest to join the cast in Netflix ‘s Happy Gilmore 2, starring Adam Sandler.

MJF's recent hiatus from AEW stems from him being cast in the Happy Gilmore sequel. Per Justin Kroll of Deadline.com, MJF joined the cast that

The Happy Gilmore 2 cast continues to grow, with Deadline reporting that All Elite Wrestling superstar Maxwell Jacob Friedman has joined the cast of the Adam Sandler-led sequel. Currently, Friedman’s — who goes by MJF in AEW — role in the film is unknown,

"Professional wrestler Maxwell Jacob Friedman, aka MJF, of AEW fame is the latest to join the cast in Netflix‘s Happy Gilmore 2, starring Adam Sandler."

Earlier this year, Adam Sandler announced that Netflix will produce and stream Happy Gilmore 2, the sequel to one of the actor's fan-favorite films. Now, the film has added AEW wrestler Maxwell Jacob Friedman aka MJF to the cast.

Maxwell Jacob Friedman, known as MJF in AEW, will be in “Happy Gilmore 2”. Justin Kroll of Deadline reported the news, writing that MJF is joining Adam Sandler in the Netflix movie. Kroll writes that details regarding MJF’s role and the plot itself are unclear.

The actor and comic will return in his role as Gilmore along with Christopher McDonald as his nemesis Shooter McGavin. Julie Bowen is returning, reprising her role as Happy's love

"Happy Gilmore 2" is considering its trek through New Jersey, this time making a stop in Essex County. The sequel to the 1996 cult comedy classic, starring Adam Sandler, filmed in Verona on Friday, Sept.

As the production of Adam Sandler's Happy Gilmore sequel continues, the cast for the film is starting to take shape as well and another well-known athlete is expected to have a role in the film. According to Deadline,

Former AEW World Champion MJF has booked a role in Adam Sandler’s “Happy Gilmore” sequel. Deadline reported today that MJF has joined the cast of “Happy Gilmore 2,” the follow-up to Sandler’s 1996 comedy classic.