Online, fans were moved by the tribute, which comes six years after Boyce's death. Boyce's mom, Libby Boyce, thanked Sandler for "honoring Cam's legacy" in a joint post with the official Instagram account for the Cameron Boyce Foundation, which funds epilepsy research, education and awareness.

Sandler and co-writer Tim Herlihy tell The Hollywood Reporter about the project landing Netflix's biggest U.S. film debut and the possibility of more sequels for the star's movies after its success: "This throws it open.

Cameron Boyce’s mom, Libby Boyce, has reacted to Adam Sandler’s subtle nod to her late son in his new movie, Happy Gilmore 2. “Adam and Cameron talked quite a bit in the days leading up to his death,” Libby wrote via Instagram on Monday,