Bad Bunny Gets Adam Sandler’s Stamp of Approval as ‘Funnier Than Me’ in ‘Late Night’ Chat About ‘Happy Gilmore 2’

Bad Bunny and Adam Sandler bring their comedic chemistry to Late Night With Seth Meyers on Tuesday night (July 22), teasing the arrival of Happy Gilmore 2 this week.

In the interview, the unlikely duo — Sandler reprising his role as golfer Happy Gilmore and Benito as his eccentric caddie — charm audiences with stories about the sequel and a dose of behind-the-scenes humor, as shown in the teaser below.

When Meyers asked Sandler how he knew Bad Bunny had the comedic chops for the role, Sandler didn’t hesitate.

“I saw him on Saturday Night Live,” Sandler said, then pointing to Benito. “When I saw you on Saturday Night Live, I was like, ‘He’s funnier than me.’”

The Puerto Rican superstar — who took a break from his historic residency in Puerto Rico to do the interview — quickly but humbly deflected the compliment: “There’s no way, there’s no way.”

Meyers wasn’t far behind in praising the “NUEVAYoL” hitmaker, bringing up his memorable SNL sketches during his hosting gig and three-time stint as a musical guest. Benito named his favorites, including the viral moment he played a tía alongside Pedro Pascal, also starring SNL castmember Marcello Hernández. Meyers, prepared for this answer, pulled up the now-iconic photo of the duo fully committed to their hilarious characters, dressed like elderly aunties.

“That was epic for me and for the whole Latino community,” Benito said, reflecting on one of his most celebrated moments on SNL. But he didn’t stop there, citing another fan-favorite skit: “I love the Shrek one.”

Meyers couldn’t resist joking about Bunny’s effortless comic timing. “In both the Benito sketches, he’s just like barely trying, you know?” Sandler chuckled in agreement, hinting that this easy humor is exactly what brought Bad Bunny into his comedic fold.

The playful banter offers fans a taste of what’s to come in Happy Gilmore 2, where Sandler’s golf franchise gets a fresh twist nearly three decades later. The film premieres Friday on Netflix.

Tune in to Late Night With Seth Meyers tonight at 12:35 a.m. ET on NBC to see the full interview, and catch a preview below.