Boban Marjanovic became a fan-favorite NBA player thanks to his size, and the center has been able to turn that into a bit of a Hollywood career.
Marjanovic has been in several movies and TV shows as an actor, most notably as Ernest in “John Wick: Chapter 3.” He also joined Adam Sandler when Sandler made “Hustle,” the Netflix basketball movie starring both Sandler and Juancho Hernangomez.
“Happy Gilmore 2” features many celebrity cameos, but Marjanovic’s presence on the screen is different than his counterparts. Here’s a breakdown of Marjanovic’s role in the latest Adam Sandler movie.
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What is Boban’s role in ‘Happy Gilmore 2?’
Boban Marjanovic is set to play the new version of Mr. Larson in “Happy Gilmore 2.”
In the original “Happy Gilmore,” Mr. Larson was a giant of a man who became one of Gilmore’s biggest fans. He was a crucial part of the movie, which included Shooter McGavin hitting a golf ball off of his foot.
Marjanovic, who stands at 7-4, appears as though he will play a new version of Mr. Larson, perhaps representing Mr. Larson’s son.
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When does Boban appear in ‘Happy Gilmore 2?’
It’s unclear exactly when Marjanovic will first appear in the movie, but we can at least look to the original for an idea.
In “Happy Gilmore,” Mr. Larson appeared relatively early in the movie and kept reappearing throughout, until the very end. Therefore, it’s possible that Marjanovic has just one scene in the movie, or it could be the case that he has cameos in several scenes over the course of the runtime.
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Boban scene in ‘Happy Gilmore 2’
Ahead of the release of “Happy Gilmore 2,” Marjanovic shared a picture of his scene in the movie, which shows him crushing something in his hand.
Additionally, Marjanovic made the movie’s trailer, as he is shown crushing a golf ball into dust. At the very least, Marjanovic will get to put his size to good use.
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Who plays Mr. Larson in ‘Happy Gilmore 2?’
Boban Marjanovic is expected to play the role of Mr. Larson in “Happy Gilmore 2.”
Even if Marjanovic doesn’t play a character named Mr. Larson, his character will likely fill the void left by Richard Kiel, who passed away in 2014. Kiel played the original Mr. Larson and became a key figure in the first movie.
What happened to Mr. Larson?
The original Mr. Larson was played by Richard Kiel, as the veteran actor was a notable character in “Happy Gilmore.” However, Kiel passed away in 2014 at the age of 74.
Kiel became known for his portrayal of Jaws in two James Bond Movies, but his role as Mr. Larson may have a longer-lasting impact due to the movie’s longevity.
