Becky Lynch is opening up about the wild way she landed her role in Happy Gilmore 2, and it happened during a major moment in her acting career. While doing a costume fitting for Star Trek, Lynch got an unexpected call that changed her plans on the spot.
The WWE star shared the story with Sports Illustrateds Rick Ucchino, revealing how fast everything moved once she submitted her audition.
It was a surreal twist for Lynch, who grew up renting the original Happy Gilmore on VHS back in Ireland. Now, nearly three decades later, shes starring in its Netflix sequel alongside comedy legend Adam Sandler.
Lynch has been vocal about her admiration for Sandler, saying the experience only deepened her respect for the longtime Hollywood star.
Becky isnt the only pro wrestler in the film eitherAEWs MJF also stars in the sequel, playing one of Happy Gilmores sons. With talent from both WWE and AEW in the mix, Happy Gilmore 2 is shaping up to be a crossover comedy spectacle.
Becky Lynchs acting career is quickly stacking up with big-time projects, and this kind of behind-the-scenes story shows just how fast things can flip in Hollywood.
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