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NJ Family Took A Chance On Netflix Casting — Now Their 3-Year-Old’s In ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ NJ Family Took A Chance On Netflix Casting — Now Their 3-Year-Old’s In ‘Happy Gilmore 2’
NJ Family Took A Chance On Netflix Casting — Now Their 3-Year-Old’s In ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ What started as a fun family outing turned into something straight out of a Hollywood dream for one Bergen County family. Amanda Williams, 35, of South Hackensack figured she and her partner, Erick Golomb, would take their kids to an open casting call for "Happy Gilmore 2" just for fun. It was August 2024, and the event was being held at a hotel in Morristown. Erick Golomb and Amanda Williams with Bruce and Vivian. Amanda Williams The family of four was among thousands who showed up. When they arrived, the line was already wrapped around the building. But the massive Sandler fans w…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Adam Sandler Spottings: Actor Seen Around North Jersey Amid 'Happy Gilmore 2' Filming Adam Sandler Spottings: Actor Seen Around North Jersey Amid 'Happy Gilmore 2' Filming
Adam Sandler Spottings: Actor Seen Around North Jersey Amid 'Happy Gilmore 2' Filming It's not every day Adam Sandler comes to town. The massively famous actor and comedian is in North Jersey for the filming of "Happy Gilmore 2." Which means you'll be seeing a lot more of him in the flesh. So far, Sandler has been spotted at Lokl Cafe at 80 South St. in Morristown, where employees said he helped out behind the counter on Sunday, Sept. 1. Sandler and his family were also seen at Goldberg's World Famous Deli & Bagel Chateau in Millburn. The eatery said he was there with his family for lunch. 🤩 Big shoutout to @AdamSandler and his lovely family for stopping by G…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Critics Mixed On New Blake Lively Movie 'It Ends With Us' Filmed In New Jersey Critics Mixed On New Blake Lively Movie 'It Ends With Us' Filmed In New Jersey
Critics Mixed On New Blake Lively Movie 'It Ends With Us' Filmed In New Jersey The reviews are in for "It Ends With Us," the movie filmed all over North Jersey last year and critics are decidedly lukewarm. The Blake Lively movie, an adaptation of the Colleen Hoover beach read, has a 56 rating on Metacritic, a website that aggregates movie reviews, indicating mixed or average reviews.  "It Ends With Us" — directed by Justin Baldoni, who also stars in the film — is about the relationship between Lily and neurosurgeon Ryan. Things get messy when Lily's ex-boyfriend enters the picture. Critics say the film leans too heavily into cliches, but also sensitively de…

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