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Travis Kelce has distinguished himself in football, but this summer he puts his actress skills on full view.
Kansas City Chief’s tight end will play in the upcoming “Happy Gilmore 2” movie.
Hollywood star Christopher McDonald will surprise his role shooting McGavin in the sequel. Earlier this week, McDonald talked to people about how Kelce did during the film process.
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Travis Kelce from Kansas City Chiefs responds during an interview on the Super Bowl Lix opening evening at Caesar’s Superdome 3 February 2025 in New Orleans. (Michael Owens/Getty Images)
“Travis Kelce has been out there and I really liked him as a person. He is really funny. Too beautiful, by the way, but really a good actor actually,” the Emmy -nominated to the business.
Chiefs’ Travis Kelce appears in the trailer ‘Happy Gilmore 2’
McDonald continued to praise the three-time Super Bowl winner and said he is “surprisingly good.” McDonald was also free for Kelce’s skill on the golf course.
Kansas City Chiefs Tight End Travis Kelce After caught a catch during warming before a game against Tampa Bay Buccaneers November 4, 2024 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)
“I think he has played,” noted the actor and admitted that he “didn’t” get played with the NFL star while filming.
Earlier this year, Kelce described the opportunity to be part of the film as “a dream come true.”
Adam Sandler, Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald and Rich Eisen speak on stage at Kia Forum 31 May 2025 in Inglewood, Calif. (Amy Sussman/Getty Images to Netflix)
“I thought SNL would be the top of my acting and showman or entertainment career,” Kelce said during a performance at “The Pat McAfee Show” in January. “Working with Happy Gilmore self, Sandman and Happy Productions, it was out of the chain.”
The sequel to 1996 Sports Comedy movie is scheduled to be released on July 25. It will be available on Netflix.
