Production on Will Ferrell's highly anticipated Netflix golf comedy series has been temporarily suspended after the star sustained an injury away from the set.
Filming Schedule Disrupted
The beloved comedian, 57, was forced to take a break from filming this week after an accident left him unable to perform his scenes safely or comfortably. The incident occurred off set, though specific details about the nature of the injury have not been publicly disclosed.
According to sources close to the production, the injury is not considered serious, but it was significant enough to prevent Ferrell from shooting planned material at the Bicycle Casino, a location just outside Los Angeles. As a result, producers have had to reshuffle the filming schedule to accommodate his recovery.
All About The Netflix Series
The untitled project is a ten-part series that has been generating significant buzz. Ferrell stars as Lonnie 'The Hawk' Hawkins, a larger-than-life fictional golfing legend.
He is joined by an impressive ensemble cast, including:
- Luke Wilson as a rival golfer who has beaten Lonnie twice for the tour championship.
- Molly Shannon as Stacy, with her character dating a wealthy Southern businessman played by David Hornsby.
- Fortune Feimster as Lonnie's new caddie.
- Chris Parnell as a pompous PGA Tour board member.
- Katelyn Tarver and Jimmy Tatro as a social media influencer and a rising young golfer, respectively.
Recovery and Broader Context
Reports from outlets including TMZ indicate that Ferrell is expected to make a swift recovery and return to set very soon. This brief pause in filming follows a busy period for the actor, who recently starred in the critically acclaimed Netflix documentary Will & Harper.
That film, which premiered at the Sundance Festival in 2024, documents his cross-country road trip with his longtime friend and writing partner, Harper Steele, following her transition.
The golf series is executive produced by Ferrell's Gloria Sanchez Productions, with renowned filmmaker Rian Johnson and Ram Bergman also producing under their T-Street banner.
