Will Ferrell’s injury has caused a delay in the production of his upcoming comedy focused on golf, which will be available on Netflix. A source revealed that filming was originally scheduled to start this week but has now been postponed by a week to allow Ferrell time to recover.
Details of the Untitled Golf Comedy
The project marks Ferrell’s first return to television comedy since his days on Saturday Night Live. The filming is taking place in Los Angeles, with an undisclosed injury prompting the production shift. The nature of his injury remains unreported.
Cast Highlights
- Will Ferrell portrays Lonnie “the Hawk” Hawkins, a fictional golf icon.
- Luke Wilson plays Ferrell’s rival, a professional golfer with two championship victories over Hawkins.
- Molly Shannon joins the cast as a character named Stacy.
- Chris Parnell, another SNL veteran, is also part of the ensemble.
Production Team
Ferrell is co-producing the 10-episode series with his established collaborators Chris Henchy and Harper Steele. They have worked together on various projects, further strengthening their long-standing relationship.
Personal Connections
Steele, who is known for her work on SNL, came out as a transgender woman in 2022. Ferrell and Steele have documented her journey through a cross-country road trip featured in the 2024 documentary, “Will & Harper.” This project highlighted their friendship and discussed themes of identity and acceptance.
As Will Ferrell recovers from his injury, fans eagerly await further developments in this exciting new golfing comedy. The anticipation builds for both the humor and heart that Ferrell’s projects typically deliver.
