First, fans got to know Will Ferrell Adam McKayTheir viral comedy clip from 2007 shows their friendship The LandlordHowever, the truth is that their professional split was not a laughing matter.
According to McKay, who told his side of the story to Vanity Fair in a recent interview, his fallout with Ferrell came about after he chose not to cast the comedian in the coveted role of former Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss in the highly anticipated HBO drama about the franchise in the ’80s. The part ultimately went to frequent Ferrell collaborator John C. ReillyWho was it that replaced him? Michael ShannonParticipate in the project.
“I f–ked up on how I handled that,” said McKay, who added that he’s tried reaching out through email to Ferrell.
He said, “It is the old rule of keeping your side of town clean.” I should have followed the rules.”
McKay stated that he believed Ferrell would overcome the casting decision in six months to one year, which allowed them to resume their friendship. McKay said that Ferrell took it as “a deeper hurt than I could ever imagine.” And while the Do not look upDirector acknowledged his role in the incident and noted that Ferrell had made some mistakes “that were never regretted.”