Adam Sandler paid tribute to his former on-screen son, the late Cameron Boyce, in his new movie “Happy Gilmore 2,” six years after Boyce died.
After the comedy sequel was released on Netflix Friday, eagle-eyed fans noticed that Boyce, who starred as Sandler’s son in “Grown Ups,” appeared on a TV in the background of one scene.
The footage playing on the TV during the scene was seemingly from an episode of Disney Channel’s “Jessie,” which Boyce starred in from 2011 to 2015.
Boyce died in his sleep at age 20 in 2019, according to a statement from his family. An autopsy later revealed the young actor died as a result of an ongoing epileptic condition.
Social media users on X, formerly Twitter, gushed over Sandler’s touching easter egg dedicated to the late Disney star.
Reps for Sandler and Netflix didn’t immediately respond to HuffPost’s requests for comment.
Sandler also honored Boyce in the 2020 Netflix comedy “Hubie Halloween.” Boyce was set to star in the film before he died.
“In loving memory of CAMERON BOYCE,” the on-screen tribute shown during the film’s credits read alongside a photo of Boyce. “Gone way too soon and one of the kindest, coolest, funniest, and most talented kids we knew. You live on forever in our hearts and are truly missed every day.”
Following Boyce’s death in 2019, Sandler remembered the young actor as “the nicest, most talented, and most decent kid around” in a post on X.
“Loved that kid. Cared so much about his family. Cared so much about the world,” the director added. “Thank you, Cameron, for all you gave to us. So much more was on the way. All our hearts are broken. Thinking of your amazing family and sending our deepest condolences.”