The highly anticipated Will Ferrell Netflix golf series has temporarily halted production after the comedy icon suffered an injury on set in Los Angeles, a week-long delay putting pause on the star’s first TV series. Fans will need to wait as Ferrell recovers before filming resumes with the rest of the cast.
Production Postponed After On-Set Accident
Will Ferrell’s injury occurred during the filming of his upcoming unnamed Netflix project, according to insiders close to the production. As a result, the production start date was moved back by a week to give the actor time to recuperate. The nature and extent of Ferrell’s injury have not been disclosed, but sources confirm that filming will resume once he is fit to return to work in Los Angeles.
One 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.”
– Source, People
Inside the Upcoming Netflix Comedy Series
The new series marks Ferrell’s first foray into episodic television, with the actor set to portray Lonnie “The Hawk” Hawkins, a fictional pro golf legend navigating the competitive world of the sport. Luke Wilson has joined the cast as Hawkins’s principal rival, providing another comic heavyweight to the project. Molly Shannon is reportedly attached as Stacy, while fellow Saturday Night Live alum Chris Parnell is also said to be part of the ensemble.
Collaboration and Notable Partnerships
Ferrell is co-producing the Netflix series alongside Chris Henchy and Harper Steele, with whom he has worked on various projects including Saturday Night Live. Harper Steele, who began living openly as a transgender woman in 2022, was featured in the documentary “Will & Harper” chronicling her journey and friendship with Ferrell. Their collaboration draws on longstanding professional ties, built around their shared work in comedy over the years.
The Comedy Legend’s Influential Career
Will Ferrell rose to prominence on Saturday Night Live before cementing his status in Hollywood through movies such as “Elf,”
“Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy,”
“Old School,” “Talladega Nights,” and “Step Brothers.” Celebrated as a comedy icon, Ferrell is a recipient of multiple Emmy Awards—including for his role as a producer of “Succession”—and was honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2011. He also co-founded the influential comedy platform Funny or Die.
Delay’s Impact on the Netflix Golf Project
The brief production delay has added a sense of uncertainty and anticipation among fans and industry insiders alike. Though the exact timeline for Ferrell’s return remains undisclosed, the involvement of renowned comedic talents and the show’s unique premise have heightened expectations for the series. As Ferrell’s recovery progresses, attention will remain focused on when the production team and cast will return to the golf course set, with hopes that the series will maintain its original vision and comedic energy.
