Will Ferrell pauses Netflix golf comedy after minor injury - filming shuffles but the show goes on
If you've been watching Will Ferrell (movies and tv series) swing his way through that new Netflix golf comedy, hold that thought. Production's hit a brief speed bump after Ferrell got hurt.
The injury is described as minor - nothing "serious" - but it was enough to push back scenes scheduled at the Bicycle Casino just outside Los Angeles, according to TMZ. The team's not shutting down; they're just reworking the call sheet while he recovers.
What happened
Ferrell, 58, suffered a small injury that paused some location work. The word from set is simple: he needs a little time, so producers reshuffled the plan and kept cameras rolling where they can.
That means fewer casino shots for now, more interiors and other setups. It's the kind of adjustment crews make all the time - frustrating, sure, but manageable.
The show
The series runs 10 episodes and centers on Ferrell as Lonnie "The Hawk" Hawkins, a fictional golf legend with a flair for theatrics. Set photos have shown him in full peacock mode - purple polos, plaid pants, white visor - the kind of look that tells you who this guy is before he even tees off.
Filming has been spotted around Los Angeles in recent weeks, including the Los Angeles Athletic Club, with cameras rolling as recently as late October. Netflix hasn't announced a title or a premiere date yet.
The cast
- Will Ferrell as Lonnie "The Hawk" Hawkins
- Luke Wilson (movies and tv series) as a fellow golfer (yes, a quiet "Old School" reunion)
- Molly Shannon (movies and tv series) and Chris Parnell (movies and tv series) - fellow SNL alums - in supporting roles
- Jimmy Tatro (movies and tv series) as Hawkins' son, also a pro golfer
Why this pause matters (and why it probably doesn't)
Look, injuries slow things down. But this one's described as minor, and the production's already rearranged the schedule. That usually means days or weeks of shuffling, not months.
Could it nudge the timeline? Maybe a little. But since Netflix hasn't set a date, there's no public deadline to miss. The bigger question is whether Ferrell needs to be in top form for more physical bits - golf is gentler than NASCAR, but comedy falls still hit.
Where Ferrell's head's been lately
Ferrell's spent most of his post-SNL career on the big screen, so this marks a rare TV lead for him. He's still having fun with it, but you can feel the edge (movies and tv series) - earlier this year, after his 2024 documentary "Will & Harper" didn't land an Oscar nomination, he joked on The Late Show that the Academy could "suck it."
It was a bit, sure, but also a little window into how much he still cares. He's not phoning any of this in.
What's next
Reps for Ferrell and Netflix haven't weighed in publicly yet. For now, production keeps moving around him until he's back on set.
Bottom line: a hiccup, not a halt. And whenever "The Hawk" finally lands on Netflix, expect big swings - and a lot of purple.
