URGENT UPDATE: Comedy superstar Will Ferrell has been injured on the set of his highly anticipated Netflix golf series, prompting an immediate halt to production. Insiders report that filming, originally scheduled to resume this week in Los Angeles, has now been pushed back by a week as Ferrell focuses on recovery.
Sources close to the situation tell People that the exact nature of Ferrell’s injury remains undisclosed, but it has necessitated a significant shift in the production schedule. A source stated, “He was hurt, and they needed to shift the production schedule. Because they were supposed to start shooting here this week. It’s been pushed to next week.”
The untitled series features Ferrell as a fictional golf legend named Lonnie “The Hawk” Hawkins, and it promises to explore both the triumphs and challenges of the professional golf world. Joining Ferrell in this comedic venture are Luke Wilson as his rival and Molly Shannon in a supporting role as a character named Stacy. Fellow SNL alum Chris Parnell has also signed on for the project.
Ferrell is not just starring in the series but is also co-producing it alongside long-time collaborators Chris Henchy and Harper Steele. Notably, Ferrell and Steele have a rich history of collaboration, including their time together on SNL. In 2022, Harper Steele publicly came out as a transgender woman, a journey that was poignantly captured in the documentary Will & Harper.
This latest development comes as Ferrell continues to solidify his legacy in comedy, following a successful career that includes iconic films such as Elf, Anchorman, and Step Brothers. The actor has earned multiple Emmy Awards, including one for producing the hit series Succession, and was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2011. He also co-founded the comedy platform Funny or Die.
Fans eagerly await updates as Ferrell recovers and production gears up to resume next week. This unexpected setback has certainly added a layer of anticipation to the upcoming series, which promises to deliver Ferrell’s signature humor and charm once filming restarts.
Stay tuned for more details as this story develops.
