Paramount Pictures has acquired an untitled comedy pitch forWill Ferrelland Jason Momoa to star in, from writers Andy Mogel and Jarrad Paul (The Grinder). Nick Stoller and Will Ferrell’s Gary Sanchez Productions will produce this comedy, that is said to be a cross betweenGalaxy QuestandOcean’s Eleven. The official logline is being kept under wraps, but the story will reportedly be set in the TV world.
Deadlinereports that the movie will center on Will Ferrell’s character, a washed up TV legend, who reunites with the actor who played his on-screen son (Jason Momoa), who himself is now a huge star. In real life, the 49-year-old Will Ferrell and 37-year-old Jason Momoa are just 12 years apart. While this story line hasn’t been confirmed, sources claim that this was the story being pitched to the studio.
WhileJason Momoais best known for roles inGame of Thrones,Conan the Barbarianand as Aquaman in the upcomingJustice League, the actor is no stranger to comedy. He has previously appeared on two episodes of Comedy Central’s hit seriesDrunk History, and he made his feature film debut in the 2004 big-screen comedyJohnson’s Family Vacation. Still, it has been quite some time since we’ve seen the actor in a comedic role, which could make his pairing with Will Ferell in this comedy movie quite intriguing. Ironically, Jason Momoa made his acting debut in the final seasons ofBaywatch, which has been adapted into an R-rated comedy arriving May 26.Jason Momoawill next be seen inThe Bad BatchandJustice Leaguelater this year, and he just started production onAquaman.
Will Ferrell will next be seen inThe House, where he stars alongsideAmy Poehleras two parents who start an illegal casino in their own home to pay for their daughter’s college tuition. He will next be seen in the Paramount comedy sequelDaddy’s Home 2, returning alongside Mark Wahlberg, andHolmes and Watson, where he reunites with hisTalldega NightsandStep Brothersco-starJohn C. Reilly. We also reported earlier this year that Will Ferrell has signed on to star as a competitive gamer in an untitled eSports comedy.
Writers Andy Mogel and Jarrad Paul most recently created the Fox sitcomThe Grinder, and they also wrote the big screen comediesThe D TrainstarringJack Blackand James Marsden, and Yes Man starring Jim Carrey. Nick Stoller also co-wroteYes Manwith Andy Mogel and Jarrad Paul, and he most recently wroteNeighbors 2,Storksand the upcomingCaptain Underpantsmovie. He also co-createdThe Carmichael Showon NBC with starJerrod Carmichael. Hopefully we’ll hear more on thisUntitled Will Ferrell/Jason Momoa Comedyproject soon.
