Travis Kelce is no stranger to being the main character of a story, and his latest cameo has NFL fans buzzing. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end appeared in the released trailer for “Happy Gilmore 2,” Netflix’s upcoming sequel to the beloved 1996 comedy starring Adam Sandler.
Travis Kelce Gets Mixed Review Over Latest Netflix Trailer
Kelce plays an attendant and delivers one of the trailer’s few lines, “It’s great to see you back, Mr. Gilmore.” Have a look:
New clip of Travis in Happy Gilmore 2!! pic.twitter.com/yT36rfV2oL
— Travis Kelce Fan Page (@traviskelce_fan) December 25, 2024
While some fans were thrilled to see Kelce’s crossover into the entertainment world, others weren’t. One unimpressed viewer commented, “No one asked for this…swiftly fail.”
No one asked for this…swiftly fail
— Colin Korbelas (@colinkorbelas) December 25, 2024
Another joked, “He’s an actor now?”
Another said, “I’m tired boss.”
One user wrote, “Posing like a gentleman 😆.”
Still, there were plenty of positive reactions. One fan gushed, “Travis Kelce in Happy Gilmore 2? Now that’s a power play! 🏌️♂️🏈 Can’t wait to see what he brings to the big screen. Comedy, charisma, and a whole lot of swagger! 🎥🔥”
“This is exciting! Travis Kelce in ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ is definitely an unexpected but intriguing choice. Can’t wait to see how he fits into the world of Happy Gilmore. 🎥,” wrote one more.
Kelce’s cameo is part of his growing presence off the field, including hosting “Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity” and joining the cast of FX’s “Grotesquerie.” He is known for his larger-than-life personality.
The 35-year-old TE has never refused opportunities to branch out from football. While some may question the move, citing a shift in focus from his game, it’s clear that Kelce loves bringing out his off-field persona for the fans.
On the field, Kelce remains one of the key assets for the Chiefs’ success. His versatility as both a blocker and receiver has kept Kansas City in contention for the Super Bowl. Heading into their Christmas Day matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Chiefs (14-1) will look to maintain the AFC’s No. 1 seed.
Kelce will be expected to deliver against Mike Tomlin’s team, who highly praised him. The Steelers HC called Kelce “unbelievably unselfish” for his ability to create opportunities for teammates. “I don’t think he gets enough credit for that. Big playmaker, certainly, but what he does without the ball is just as impactful,” Tomlin said.
Mike Tomlin, Steelers head coach, talking about Travis Kelce
"Can't say enough about Kelce, he is an unbelievably unselfish player. I don't think he gets enough credit for that"
🗣️ then lists all the things 87 does for the offence #chiefskingdom #chiefs #nfl #traviskelce pic.twitter.com/xDCUnk5T0m
— 87KillaTrav (@87KillaT) December 22, 2024
Whether on the gridiron or the big screen, Kelce dazzles the football world. Fans may debate his acting talent, but the Chiefs’ star proves he’s more than a football player.