BigPoppa1411
06-18-2008, 05:46 PM
Will Ferrell (http://movies.msn.com/celebs/celeb.aspx?c=210866) has been adamant through the years about not making sequels to his blockbuster films; however, it appears that may change. Speaking to the press on the set of his latest project on the Universal Studios lot last Friday, Ferrell confirmed what buddy and "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (http://movies.msn.com/movies/movie.aspx?m=547432)" director Adam McKay (http://movies.msn.com/celebs/celeb.aspx?c=498681) revealed recently: San Diego's leading news anchor is making a comeback.
"I heard Mr. Adam McKay already told the world," Ferrell says regarding "Anchorman 2." "Yeah, [there is] definite interest. I think we now have to do it, which is good. Sort of forced [McKay] into a corner."
McKay, who also directed Ferrell in "Talladega Nights: The Legend of Ricky Bobby (http://movies.msn.com/movies/movie.aspx?m=584362)" and the upcoming "Step Brothers (http://movies.msn.com/movies/movie.aspx?m=2082070)," was against revisiting the world of the Channel 4 News Team, but it appears the inclusion of Burgundy in Ferrell's "Funny or Die" tour (where he hilariously interviewed Tom Brokaw (http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/660cb47b01)) spurred their creative juices. Ferrell says he has no idea whether the new movie will take place in the 1970s, but he reveals that although they have discussed several premises, it will probably be at least a year before they have the time to write it.
The original "Anchorman" was a nice hit that earned $84 million at the box office, but it made its mark on DVD where it became one of Ferrell's most popular characters. The 2004 flick also featured Steve Carell (http://movies.msn.com/celebs/celeb.aspx?c=272476) and Paul Rudd (http://movies.msn.com/celebs/celeb.aspx?c=247869) as fellow anchors before either funnyman became a household name (well, at least before Carell did). And although the "Get Smart (http://movies.msn.com/movies/movie.aspx?m=2082700)" star told MTV News (http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2008/06/04/steve-carell-says-hes-abolutely-down-for-anchorman-sequel/) he's interested in returning as inept weatherman Brick Tamland, Ferrell admits their superstar status will make scheduling production somewhat difficult.
Unlike superhero or action franchises, it's not always easy to capture the magic in a comedy sequel. With that in mind, a reporter sarcastically asked Ferrell whether he can top great comedy sequels such as "Caddyshack II (http://movies.msn.com/movies/movie.aspx?m=118326)" and "Blues Brothers 2000 (http://movies.msn.com/movies/movie.aspx?m=502874)"?
"'Blues Brothers 2000'? No. We know the extent of our limitations, to be honest. But I think we could come close," Ferrell deadpans. "Like a 'Blues Brothers 1000.'" As long as it's not a follow-up to the dreadful "Semi-Pro (http://movies.msn.com/movies/movie.aspx?m=2102475)," we're so there.
"I heard Mr. Adam McKay already told the world," Ferrell says regarding "Anchorman 2." "Yeah, [there is] definite interest. I think we now have to do it, which is good. Sort of forced [McKay] into a corner."
McKay, who also directed Ferrell in "Talladega Nights: The Legend of Ricky Bobby (http://movies.msn.com/movies/movie.aspx?m=584362)" and the upcoming "Step Brothers (http://movies.msn.com/movies/movie.aspx?m=2082070)," was against revisiting the world of the Channel 4 News Team, but it appears the inclusion of Burgundy in Ferrell's "Funny or Die" tour (where he hilariously interviewed Tom Brokaw (http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/660cb47b01)) spurred their creative juices. Ferrell says he has no idea whether the new movie will take place in the 1970s, but he reveals that although they have discussed several premises, it will probably be at least a year before they have the time to write it.
The original "Anchorman" was a nice hit that earned $84 million at the box office, but it made its mark on DVD where it became one of Ferrell's most popular characters. The 2004 flick also featured Steve Carell (http://movies.msn.com/celebs/celeb.aspx?c=272476) and Paul Rudd (http://movies.msn.com/celebs/celeb.aspx?c=247869) as fellow anchors before either funnyman became a household name (well, at least before Carell did). And although the "Get Smart (http://movies.msn.com/movies/movie.aspx?m=2082700)" star told MTV News (http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2008/06/04/steve-carell-says-hes-abolutely-down-for-anchorman-sequel/) he's interested in returning as inept weatherman Brick Tamland, Ferrell admits their superstar status will make scheduling production somewhat difficult.
Unlike superhero or action franchises, it's not always easy to capture the magic in a comedy sequel. With that in mind, a reporter sarcastically asked Ferrell whether he can top great comedy sequels such as "Caddyshack II (http://movies.msn.com/movies/movie.aspx?m=118326)" and "Blues Brothers 2000 (http://movies.msn.com/movies/movie.aspx?m=502874)"?
"'Blues Brothers 2000'? No. We know the extent of our limitations, to be honest. But I think we could come close," Ferrell deadpans. "Like a 'Blues Brothers 1000.'" As long as it's not a follow-up to the dreadful "Semi-Pro (http://movies.msn.com/movies/movie.aspx?m=2102475)," we're so there.