November 4, 2024 12:09 pm

Henry Winkler Reveals Funny Story Behind His Casting in Adam Sandlers The Waterboy
Henry Winkler Reveals Funny Story Behind His Casting in Adam Sandlers The Waterboy

Henry Winkler Reveals Funny Story Behind His Casting in Adam Sandlers The Waterboy

Henry Winkler had a memorable role in the Adam Sandler-led comedy The Waterboy, but as it turns out, Winkler’s participation was not planned. The Happy Days star’s appearance as Coach Klein was a last-minute favor for Sandler, who reached out to Winkler after the original actor cast for the role didn’t show up for production. Frank Coraci’s The Waterboy follows Sandler’s Bobby Boucher, an awkward waterboy who discovers he has a hidden talent for football and becomes a member of Coach Klein’s team. During an appearance on the Let’s Talk Off-Camera with Kelly Ripa podcast, Winkler recounted the story of how he ended up as Coach Klein:

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​Henry Winkler recounts how he landed the role of Coach Klein in the Adam Sandler classic, The Waterboy. Read More