Cinema Blend reporter Gregory Wakeman wrote Tuesday that a comedy is being developed by SONY that will star Will Ferrell in the midst of a whole lot of words written by William Shakespeare. “The currently untitled film follows the story of a Shakespearean theater company hell-bent on doing the Bard justice,” Wakeman writes.
He adds that Variety reports that David Guion and Michael Handelman have been hired to write the script. Wakeman dumps on that pair for failing to earn major yucks with big stars in Dinner for Schmucks and The Ex, labeling those as “instantly forgettable.”
But he adds a bit of optimism by throwing in the detail that the duo’s rep may be salvaged if their latest, Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb, cha-chings and/or resonates when it debuts on Dec. 19.
Of course, Will reciting William could be the secret weapon regardless, writes Gregory: “Perhaps Will Ferrell being attached will somehow match perfectly with the two screenwriter’s wheelhouse, allowing them to produce a hilarious screenplay. We’ll just have to wait for more information …”
To be, or not to be?
Will Ferrell taking on William Shakespeare.
A midsummer night’s dream for the 12-year-old in all of us or every serious drama lover’s biggest nightmare?
We shall see, dearest movie fans. Hot damn!
Will Ferrell will get to work with Will Shakespeare
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Well, with The Bard’s words, anyhow