While transitioning to wrestling may have been easier, MJF was no longer the best in the world when it came to jumping to Hollywood — he knew there were more accomplished actors in Happy Gilmore 2 (Sandler, Julie Bowen, Ben Stiller, and Benny Safdie, to name a few).

Adam Sandler loves his fake son. In an interview with Chris Van Vliet, ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ stars Adam Sandler and Julie Bowen both praised MJF, who has a major part in the film as their son. “Funny as hell,” Sandler said, with Bowen agreeing. “What a great kid. Love him. Family member.”

AEW's MJF sides with his Happy Gilmore 2 co-star Becky Lynch when it comes to the upcoming Women's IC title match at Summerslam between Lynch and Lyra Valykria

As the very best in pro wrestling (and you know it, AEW star Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF) will have suitors if he ever leaves, including WWE.

LA Sparks star Kelsey Plum made her Hollywood debut in Adam Sandler's "Happy Gilmore 2" with a cameo. Plum is looking forward to getting more acting opportunities in the future.

AEW star MJF is one of the stars of the hit movie "Happy Gilmore 2," but what are the former AEW World Champion's four favorite movies?

MJF talks acting. Max is one of several wrestlers that feature in the new movie, Happy Gilmore 2. In the movie, he plays one of Happy Gilmore’s children and for Max, he feels that Adam Sandler (who plays Happy), is actually like a father to him.