MJF’s Hollywood Future: Konnan Sees Major Potential After Happy Gilmore 2 Role

One Big Thing

AAA booker Konnan believes AEW star MJF could find success in Hollywood, following his role in the upcoming “Happy Gilmore 2” Netflix film.

Why It Matters

MJF joins the ranks of wrestlers-turned-actors like Dwayne Johnson, John Cena, and Dave Bautista, potentially opening a new career path while still maintaining his wrestling presence.

Key Details

• MJF plays Gordie, Happy Gilmore’s son, in the Netflix sequel slated for 2025
• Filming wrapped in late 2024
• Netflix released a trailer featuring MJF in a scene with other cast members
• The film stars Adam Sandler reprising his iconic role

By The Numbers

• Original Happy Gilmore released in 1996
• Sequel coming 29 years after the original
• MJF balanced filming with AEW appearances through pre-recorded content

What’s Next

• MJF secured another film role in “Stranglehold”
• The action film features Justin Long, Ron Perlman, and Ashley Benson
• He continues his AEW career, recently defeating Adam Cole at AEW Worlds End

The Bottom Line

“Depending on how this Happy Gilmore 2 [film goes] where he’s playing Adam Sandler’s son, how good he looks, he could be successful in Hollywood,” Konnan said on the “Keepin’ It 100” podcast.

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