Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, has been making waves in the entertainment industry with his smooth transition from the football field to television. Following his successful hosting debut, fans took to social media to praise his natural on-screen presence and express excitement about his future projects.
One fan commented, “If you’re Travis Kelce, you’re a born natural at absolutely anything your heart desires to do and that’s gotta make you confident haha seamless.” Another fan added, “He looks good and so natural. Good job @tkelce!”
However, Kelce’s foray into entertainment doesn’t end there. The 35-year-old athlete has landed a role in the highly anticipated film, “Happy Gilmore 2,” fulfilling a long-held dream of his. Reports indicate that Kelce’s involvement in the movie has been in the works for several months, and he has already built a strong rapport with Adam Sandler, who will be reprising his iconic role in the sequel.
Sources revealed to The U.S. Sun, “They have been talking for some time now, and they met in person a couple of weeks ago for dinner to talk about the movie. Travis couldn’t believe it, it’s like a dream come true for him as Adam Sandler is one of his idols, a heavyweight in the movie business, and he loves his movies, so it’s a perfect opportunity for him to work with one of his favorite directors.”
“Travis is excited about it, he is taking the opportunity very seriously and he wants to do great,” the insider continued. “They have been talking with Sandler almost every week about it since the end of June approximately. They get along super well, they are both very simple guys, easy-going and chill, and they like to laugh a lot, so they are a perfect match.”
The source also mentioned, “Adam is one of Travis’ idols, and he feels that the experience of working with Sandler will help him learn so much about the movie industry and acting, but also the business side of it as Sandler is a fantastic businessman too. Working with one of the best in the business is the best way to learn, and he sees that opportunity as a way to open more doors in the movie industry, for other acting roles, and to showcase his capabilities in this industry.”
Kelce’s venture into Hollywood is just the beginning of what promises to be an exciting new chapter in his career. Fans eagerly anticipate his on-screen performances and eagerly await the release of “Happy Gilmore 2” to see him in action alongside Adam Sandler.