Will Ferrell stars as a former golf professional in the Netflix comedy series "The Hawk" [1].

The project marks Ferrell's first foray into a lead role for a television series, expanding his comedic footprint from feature films to streaming episodic content.

Ferrell portrays a washed-up golf star chasing one last big win [1], [2]. The production was filmed in Liverpool [3]. The series features a supporting cast that includes Luke Wilson, and Jimmy Tatro [1], [4].

Netflix released the initial trailer for the show this month [5], [6]. The trailer has already drawn reactions from viewers, with some fans describing the project as "peak comedy" [6].

In a discussion regarding the character's competitiveness, Ferrell touched upon how his character would fare against other fictional golfers. "I think he’d get inside..." Ferrell said [2].

Ferrell said the project is a fun new comedy centered on the life of a struggling golfer [1]. The series focuses on the intersection of professional sports and the desperation of a fading career, a theme common in sports comedies but rarely applied to the specific world of professional golf.

As the series prepares for its premiere, the focus remains on Ferrell's transition to the small screen and the physical comedy inherent in the sport of golf [1], [5].

““It's a fun new comedy as a washed-up golfer ...””

The move into a dedicated television series represents a strategic shift for Will Ferrell, who has historically dominated the cinematic comedy landscape. By partnering with Netflix for a high-concept sports comedy, Ferrell is leveraging the streaming model's ability to build serialized character arcs, potentially offering more depth to his comedic persona than a standard feature film allows.