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Beverly Hills Cop 4's Happy Gilmore Cameo, Explained
By JEREMY SMITH
Easter eggs have become an everyday staple in modern movies, but sometimes they are wholly unexpected, such as the "Happy Gilmore" in "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F."
Axel Foley gets shouted at for crashing a helicopter on a golf course by a character credited "Golfer," but "Happy Gilmore" fans will recognize the irate man: Shooter McGavin.
Since Netflix has reached a production deal with Adam Sandler and announced "Happy Gilmore 2," McGavin's inclusion seems like a promotion for the new film.
However, "Axel F" director Mark Molloy claims he didn't know about "Happy Gilmore 2," and just wanted to include the character as he's a fan of the 1996 comedy classic.
Molloy chose McGavin actor Christopher McDonald for a cameo. He explained, "There's no bigger story behind it, apart from me wanting to have some fun."