Luke Wilson is the latest addition to Will Ferrell’s upcoming comedy series set in Netflix’s Pro Golf world.
Aside from the fact that Ferrell plays a fictional golf legend, the exact plot details are wrapped up. Wilson will play “a professional golfer whose rival beats Ferrell’s character twice,” according to the official character description.
In addition to Ferrell and Wilson, the cast also includes Molly Shannon, Jimmy Tatro, Form Fimster, Chris Parnell, Caitlyn Tarber and David Hornsby. The show was originally announced in May 2024.
This role marks the on-screen reunion of Ferrell and Wilson. The two previously starred together in the hit comedies Old School and Wendell Baker Story, while Wilson made cameos with Ferrell’s films Anchorman and Blade of Glory. Wilson also starred in Netflix’s dark comedy “No Good Deed.” Ferrell Executive produced under the Gloria Sanchez Production Banner.
Wilson is also known for his early collaborations with Wes Anderson, including Bottle Rocket, Royal Tenenbaum and Rushmore. He has appeared in parts 1 and 2 of “Horizon: American Saga” and two of “Legally Blonde” films, as well as other films such as “Idiocracy” and “The Skeleton Twins.” On television, except for “No Good Deed,” he has appeared on DC’s shows such as “Stargirl,” “That’70s Show,” “Enlightened,” and “Roadies.”
He is represented by WME.
Netflix has ordered 10 episodes of the golf series. This will be Ferrell’s first television lead role. Ferrell Executive produces alongside Jessica Elbaum and Alix Taylor of Gloria Sanchez Productions. Rian Johnson, Ram Bergman and Nena Rodrigue are executive producers of T-Street. Chris Henchy, Harper Steele, David Gordon Green and Andrew Guest will serve as executive producers.
