Will Ferrell’s “The Hawk” Set to Tee Off on Netflix This Summer

Will Ferrell is returning to television with a new comedy series, “The Hawk,” premiering on Netflix this summer. The show centers around Lonnie “The Hawk” Hawkins, a former No. 1 golfer attempting a comeback two decades after his prime.

A Comeback Story in the Making

The series follows Lonnie Hawkins (Will Ferrell), who dominated the golf world in 2004. Despite facing skepticism from his ex-wife and son, Lance – a rising golf star himself – Hawkins is determined to recapture his former glory and complete golf’s Grand Slam. He believes he’s just one stroke away from achieving the greatest comeback in golf history. Netflix first announced the project and released a teaser featuring Ferrell in character.

Cast and Crew

“The Hawk” boasts a star-studded cast alongside Will Ferrell, including Molly Shannon as his ex-wife, Jimmy Tatro, Fortune Feimster, Luke Wilson, Chris Parnell, Katelyn Tarver, and David Hornsby. PGA Tour reports the series consists of 10 episodes.

The series is executive produced by Will Ferrell, Jessica Elbaum, and Alix Taylor for Gloria Sanchez Productions. Rian Johnson, Ram Bergman, and Nena Rodrigue executive produce for T-Street, with additional executive production credits going to Chris Henchy, Harper Steele, David Gordon Green, and Andrew Guest.

First Look and Anticipation

The initial teaser showcased Ferrell as “The Hawk,” sporting a vibrant pink polo, plaid pants, a white visor, and his signature platinum blonde hair. The tagline describes Hawkins as “an icon, a champion, an American hero.” Netflix plans to release more information as the premiere date approaches.

Premiere at The Players Championship

Fans can expect to see Lonnie Hawkins’ presence at THE PLAYERS Championship this Saturday, as Netflix prepares to rally his biggest supporters. The PGA Tour reports this event will serve as a launchpad for increased excitement surrounding the series.