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A viral poster teasing Big Daddy 2, a sequel to the 1999 comedy-drama Big Daddy, featuring Adam Sandler and Cole Sprouse, has been making waves online. The fan-made poster shows Sprouse, now an adult, standing alongside Sandler with a sunset-lit New York City skyline in the background.
The text on the poster describes a storyline where Sprouse’s character, Julian McGrath, becomes a father navigating life after a tragedy, with Sandler reprising his role as Sonny Koufax, stepping in as a quirky but loving father figure.
The text read:
"Who needs parenting books when you've got Grandpa Sonny and his terrible advice."
While the concept of Big Daddy 2 stirred excitement among fans, it turns out the poster is a hoax. It originated from a parody account known for creating fake movie posters and hypothetical scenarios. As of now, there are no official plans to make a sequel to Big Daddy.
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Details on fake poster of Adam Sandler and Cole Sprouse Big Daddy 2 explored
The fake poster for Big Daddy 2 gained traction online after being shared by a parody account known for creating fan-made movie posters. The poster, designed to look official, featured an image of Cole Sprouse and Adam Sandler standing together, with a stroller visible in the background.
A caption accompanying the post described a plot involving Julian becoming a new father, with Sonny stepping in to help him navigate parenthood.
Fans were quick to share the poster, with many expressing excitement at the idea of a sequel. However, upon closer inspection, it was revealed to be fake. The account behind the post often creates fake concepts for films that don’t exist, and Big Daddy 2 was no exception.
Despite the disappointment, the viral poster reignited conversations about the beloved 1999 film.
Will there be a Big Daddy 2? Details explored
The chances of a Big Daddy 2 seem slim, given Adam Sandler’s general reluctance to revisit his older films. Over the years, there have been sporadic discussions about the possibility of a follow-up, but nothing has materialized. In 2019, Sandler addressed the idea during an interview at the premiere of Uncut Gems.
When asked about working with Cole Sprouse again, Sandler humorously dismissed the idea, saying he wouldn’t put the young actor in that position, as Sprouse was thriving in his career.
Producer Sid Ganis, who worked on the original film, has also expressed doubts about revisiting Big Daddy. In a 2024 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Ganis shared that while there were initial discussions about a sequel following the success of the film, the team ultimately decided to leave the story as it was.
He noted that Big Daddy is beloved for its original charm, and revisiting it might dilute its legacy.
However, Steve Franks, one of the film’s writers, remains open to the idea. He has called Big Daddy a fun project with plenty of storytelling potential. Franks stated that if a sequel or even a series based on the movie were ever greenlit, he’d be the first in line to work on it.
What was Big Daddy about?
Released in 1999, Big Daddy is a comedy-drama directed by Dennis Dugan and starring Adam Sandler, Joey Lauren Adams, and Jon Stewart. The film follows Sonny Koufax (played by Sandler), a 32-year-old slacker and law school graduate who avoids responsibility at all costs.
In Big Daddy, Sonny’s carefree life changes when a five-year-old boy, Julian (played by Cole and Dylan Sprouse), is left on his doorstep. Sonny discovers Julian is the son of his roommate, Kevin (Jon Stewart), but decides to care for him to prove his responsibility. Through humor and heartfelt moments, Sonny bonds with Julian and learns the value of love and responsibility.
The film was a box-office hit, earning $235 million worldwide on a $34 million budget. Despite mixed reviews, it remains one of Adam Sandler’s most beloved films, cherished for its humor and touching story.
Although there is no Big Daddy 2 currently happening, interested viewers can watch Big Daddy on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
