Will Ferrell is set to star in a new comedy feature from 20th Century Studios, based on an original idea by Dave Callaham, directed by Peter Atencio. Atencio helmed the features Keanu (2016) and The Machine (2023) and is known for television work on such projects as Key & Peele, The Last Man on Earth, and The Afterparty.
The film, titled Street Justice, sees Ferrell playing a Dirty Harry type who goes about taking justice into his own hands. Ferrell and Jessica Elbaum of Gloria Sanchez serve as producers alongside David Koplan, with Callaham serving as an executive producer.
Ferrell will next be seen in the Amazon feature You’re Cordially Invited opposite Reese Witherspoon, and on the Netflix series Golf co-starring Ramy Youssef.
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