Will Ferrell And Mark Wahlberg To Battle In ‘Turkey Bowl’
BeforeThe Other Guysbecame a surprise $120 million hit, teaming upWill FerrellandMark Wahlbergseemed like a somewhat awkward proposition. After, though, it seems like a sure fire recipe for success. Warner Bros. thinks so at least as they’ve just bought a pitch for a film tentatively calledTurkey Bowl, which will feature Wahlberg and Ferrell as rival football fans who compete in a neighborhood vs. neighborhood tackle game for bragging rights. We’ve got more details after the break.
Deadline brokethe news of the deal, which is still just a pitch but will be written by30 RockwritersRobert CarlockandScott Silveri. It’ll be produced by Ferrell, Adam McKay and Chris Henchy of Gary Sanchez Productions.
According to their story, the film will feature a ton of cameos such as the rival news team fight inAnchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy.
The film shares a title, and plot elements, with a comedy thatrecently played at South by Southwestbut we have yet to find out if they’re related. Here’s a trailer for that movie.
Whether this is a remake, reimagning or just a similar plot that will have to change its title, I think it’s a funny idea for a film, especially with Ferrell and Wahlberg. Sort of an adultLittle Giants. This one probably won’t happen for at least a year, though, as the script is currently being written and Wahlberg and Ferrell have several film projects lined up. Next up for Wahlberg is Seth McFarlane’s teddy bear movieTedand Ferrell is preppingSouthern Rivals, a political comedy with Zach Galifianakis.
What do you think of this idea?
