In a revealing episode of the New Heights podcast, NFL superstar Travis Kelce engaged in a dynamic conversation with Academy Award-winning actor George Clooney about his burgeoning acting career and potential post-retirement plans. The 36-year-old Kansas City Chiefs tight end provided insights into his recent role in Netflix’s Happy Gilmore 2 sequel, where he portrayed a hotel waiter in the golf comedy that premiered last July.
During the candid exchange, Clooney expressed curiosity about Kelce’s potential transition to acting following his football career. “So wait. Is this gonna be—I know you’re not gonna retire—when you retire, is this are you gonna go into some show business? Are you gonna act more?” Clooney inquired, showcasing genuine interest in the athlete’s Hollywood prospects.
Kelce responded with characteristic humility and enthusiasm, stating, “As long as I’m getting asked by guys like Adam Sandler, you know, my heroes growing up, man, I’m gonna be there in a heartbeat. I don’t know how much skill I have, but I’ll be the best teammate on set and have some fun with you.”
The conversation took a humorous turn when Kelce suggested the film might have been “10 times better” had Clooney played the waiter role instead. The veteran actor quipped back, “Dude, I play a great waiter. You have no idea,” while revealing he hadn’t been approached for the project.
Both speakers praised Adam Sandler’s collaborative spirit, with Clooney noting their thirty-year basketball friendship and describing the comedian as “such a good egg” and “fun to work with.” Kelce’s acting portfolio continues to expand beyond Happy Gilmore 2, including his role as Ed Laclan in FX’s Grotesquerie and appearances on Amazon’s Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? game show.