Wait, Is Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F Set In The Same Universe As That Classic Adam Sandler Movie?
Remember Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F? You know, the one with Eddie Murphy's rogue Detroit cop, Axel Foley, back in Beverly Hills for another high-stakes investigation? Well, it turns out the film has a surprising cameo that might have you scratching your head.
There are tons of unexpected famous faces popping up in the sequel. You've got Nasim Pedrad as a real estate agent, Luis Guzmán as a karaoke-loving drug dealer, but the biggest head-scratcher? Christopher McDonald. You know, the guy from Happy Gilmore.
Happy Gilmore's Christopher McDonald Shows Up As An Angry Golfer In Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
Remember Axel's escape plan? He gets whisked away by his ex-girlfriend's ex-boyfriend, Bobby, a former L.A.P.D. air support officer. Except, Bobby's terrified of flying after crashing a helicopter and their escape plan is a little more chaotic than Axel expected.
Instead of landing on a runway, Bobby crash-lands the helicopter right in the middle of a private golf course, where they run into a seriously grumpy golfer played by none other than Christopher McDonald. Now, it might just be a little nod to McDonald's most famous role, but it begs the question: are Beverly Hills Cop and Happy Gilmore actually in the same universe?
Is Shooter McGavin The Golfer In Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F?
In the end credits, McDonald is listed as "Golfer," so it's probably not a canon crossover with Happy Gilmore. Don't expect Axel Foley and Happy Gilmore to be best buddies anytime soon.
But casting McDonald as an angry golfer definitely feels like a reference to Shooter McGavin. It could even be a sneaky way to set up that Netflix sequel to Happy Gilmore we're all waiting for.
Either way, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F is a fun, fast-paced ride with Eddie Murphy back in top form. It's worth a watch even if you're just looking for a few laughs. And maybe keep an eye out for a certain angry golfer who might be a little bit familiar.
