Will Ferrell s set to return to tv with the upcoming comedy collection The Hawkby which he performs fictional golfer Lonnie Hawkins. The collection follows Hawkins as he makes an attempt a comeback within the sport that he loves. Scheduled to reach in summer time 2026, The Hawk has unveiled its first promotional footage, providing an early have a look at Ferrell’s character, full with an deliberately disastrous golfer’s coiffure that hints on the eccentric persona audiences can anticipate. The Hawk is described as follows:
“Lonnie Hawkins, (Will Ferrell) 2004’s primary golfer, struggles on the again 9 of his profession to recapture his magic. His physique says retire, however his coronary heart says he isn’t finished but. His ex-wife and his son Lance, golf’s new golden boy, know he is via. However with another main to win to finish golf’s Grand Slam, Lonnie refuses to consider he is something aside from one stroke away from the best comeback in golf historical past.”
To mark the announcement, Netflix has launched three teaser clips highlighting Ferrell’s portrayal of Hawkins. In a single, the character dramatically tosses mud into the air, whereas one other options Hawkins warning an announcer to not point out the time he choked, and extra.
The ten-episode collection additionally stars Molly Shannon, Jimmy Tatro, Fortune Feimster, Luke Wilson, Chris Parnell, Katelyn Tarverand David Hornsby. Jessica Elbaum and Alix Taylor function govt producers for Gloria Sanchez Productions, whereas Rian JohnsonRam Bergman and Nena Rodrigue govt produce for T-Avenue. Chris Henchy, Harper Steele, David Gordon Inexperienced and Andrew Visitor are additionally hooked up as govt producers.
Will Ferrell As an Athlete? Comedy Perfection
Ferrell has constructed a lot of his profession round enjoying larger-than-life personalities who consider they’re legends in their very own proper. From Ron Burgundy in Anchorman to NASCAR driver Ricky Bobby in Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobbythe actor has ceaselessly explored comedic takes on larger-than-life figures. He additionally beforehand stepped into the sports activities world with the soccer comedy Kicking & Screaming. In that context, Ferrell’s portrayal a supposed golf nice in The Hawk looks like a pure extension of his comedic wheelhouse. Primarily based on the transient footage launched to date, the collection seems nicely suited to Ferrell’s signature fashion of sports-adjacent satire — and precisely what his followers have been ready for.
You may see Ferrell again in motion in The Hawk when it lands on Netflix this summer time. Watch all three teasers all through the article.