JFX gives us out first look at Will Ferrell in Universal’s upcoming adaptation of Land of the Lost.
Ferrell plays Dr. Marshall, a wacky scientist who ends up the laughingstock of the scientific community after attacking the quadriplegic and wheelchair-bound Stephen Hawking while being interviewed on Anderson Cooper 360. Dr. Marshall is reduced to becoming a tour guide at the La Brea Tar Pits, the only scientific job that would take him. The first look photo above is taken just before a young hit scientist played by Anna Friel convinces Dr. Marshall to go with her on an expedition which no doubt takes him to the Land of the Lost.
Brad Silberling’s Land of the Lost is scheduled to hit theaters on July 17th 2009.
March 25th, 2008 at 5:28 pm
Well… it doesn’t sound like a formulaic Will Ferrel comedy at least. And it might even have Dinosaurs in it. And Chaka, gosh knows I’ve missed that horrible creature.
March 25th, 2008 at 7:06 pm
It’s more that a year and already filming? This film will be epic!
March 25th, 2008 at 10:10 pm
Attacking. Stephen. Hawking. On. Anderson. Cooper. 360.
MEET DAVE is going to have to sweat up its shirt pretty good if it’s going to have a chance at beating this flick for ‘Worst Film of 2008′.
March 26th, 2008 at 1:24 pm
I heard a few days ago that they’ll be filming some of LotL near here [Ridgecrest, CA]. Then I just found this today: http://www.ridgecrestca.com/articles/2008/03/25/news/news00.txt
I’ll call a friend later and see what he knows and maybe I can get to or on the set to take some pictures.
March 26th, 2008 at 2:18 pm
Attacking Stephen Hawking is pretty funny if you ask me.
Looking forward to this
March 27th, 2008 at 1:40 am
I hope this film turns out to be stranger than fiction and proves to the masses that Will Farrell is more than just a semi-pro. If not, I’ll have no other choice but to cut someone with my blades of glory.
lololol wordplay