Will Ferrell. Image via: highonflims Will Ferrell’s long-anticipated Netflix golf comedy has been forced to pause production after the actor suffered a minor injury off set, temporarily halting the filming schedule. The setback, though not serious, caused producers to reschedule several scenes originally planned for this week. Filming had been underway in and around Los Angeles, including at the Bicycle Casino, when Ferrell’s condition made it unsafe for him to continue.While the exact cause of the injury hasn’t been disclosed, insiders close to production have confirmed that Ferrell’s recovery is expected to be quick, allowing him to return to the set soon. The brief pause is unlikely to impact the overall timeline of the series, which has already generated buzz as Ferrell’s first television comedy role. Netflix and Ferrell’s representatives have yet to comment on the situation.
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Will Ferrell pauses filming Netflix golf comedy following injury setback
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According to production sources telling TMZ, the Step Brothers and Anchorman star sustained a minor off-set injury that temporarily sidelined him from filming. Though fans can rest easy as the injury isn’t serious but it did make it difficult for Ferrell to shoot scenes comfortably this week. As a result, producers have rearranged the production schedule to accommodate his short recovery window.The yet-untitled Netflix project, a 10-episode series, follows Ferrell as Lonnie “The Hawk” Hawkins, a fictional golf legend whose flamboyant personality and ego make him both a sports icon and a walking punchline.The injury pause has delayed only a handful of scenes, and sources suggest Ferrell will be back in action once cleared by doctors.Here’s what you need to know about Will Ferrell’s new golf comedy for NetflixFerrell’s new show marks his return to serialized comedy after years of film success. He’ll be joined by Luke Wilson, who plays a rival golfer who has twice beaten Ferrell’s character for the tour championship. The cast also includes Ferrell’s Saturday Night Live co-star Molly Shannon as Stacy, Chris Parnell as an arrogant PGA Tour board member, and Katelyn Tarver as Natalie, a social media influencer engaged to Jimmy Tatro’s character, Lance.The project boasts an impressive creative team, with Ferrell, Jessica Elbaum, and Alix Taylor producing under Gloria Sanchez Productions, alongside Rian Johnson and Ram Bergman’s T-Street. While fans await the show’s release date, Ferrell’s brief injury delay has only heightened anticipation for his return to the kind of offbeat, character-driven comedy.Also Read: Is Andrew Tate alright? 38-year-old influencer seen with concerning black eye ahead of his Misfits Boxing debut
