EXCLUSIVE: Jimmy Tatro (Real Bros of Simi Valley, American Vandal) and Fortune Feimster (Crushing It, FUBAR, The Mindy Project) have joined the series regular cast of Netflix‘s untitled Will Ferrell golf series, working opposite Ferrell and Molly Shannon.
The 10-episode series follows Lonnie “The Hawk” Hawkins (Ferrell), a fictional golf legend. Shannon will play his foul-mouthed ex-wife, Stacy.
Tatro will play Lance, the son of Will Ferrell’s character and an incredible pro golfer in his own right.
Feimster as Sam, a new caddie and possible good luck charm…
New behind-the-scenes additions include Ferrell’s long-time collaborator Chris Henchy; Harper Steele, who starred with Ferrell in his Netflix documentary Will & Harper; as well as David Gordon Green and Andrew Guest.
Will Ferrell, Jessica Elbaum and Alix Taylor are executive producers for Gloria Sanchez Productions. Rian Johnson, Ram Bergman and Nena Rodrigue are executive producers for T-Street. Chris Henchy, Harper Steele, David Gordon Green and Andrew Guest will serve as executive producers.
Tatro is soon to be seen in Scream 7, from Kevin Williamson and Paramount Pictures. His credits include Netflix’s American Vandal, the streaming series The Real Bros of Simi Valley, ABC’s Modern Family and Home Economics. He is repped by UTA and Brillstein Entertainment Partners.
Feimster is currently on her national Takin’ Care of Biscuits tour. Her latest special Crushing It can be found on Netflix, alongside her previous specials Good Fortune and Sweet & Salty, both of which garnered Critics Choice nominations. This fall, she will lend her voice to Nibbles in Disney’s Zootopia 2. She can be seen starring in Season 2 of the Netflix comedy Fubar alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Additional credits include Chelsea Lately, The Mindy Project, Kenan, Office Christmas Party, and Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar. On the audio front, she hosts the popular podcast Handsome alongside Tig Notaro and Mae Martin; and What A Joke with Papa and Fortune on SiriusXM. She is repped by United Talent Agency and Levity Entertainment Group.