If there’s anything we know about Will Ferrell it’s that he doesn’t mind taking off his clothes, showing off his body, and wearing weird hair for a movie. I’m not sure if he’ll be doing the first two things in this movie, but we do know that he’ll be sporting a righteous FRO for “Semi-Pro” (official site).
The preview makes this film look really funny. It’s already got two of my favorite quotes of the year…and the year hasn’t even started yet.
“We get a live camel in here and just see what happens.”
“If you have a small child use it as a shield!”
“Semi-Pro” is an outrageous comedy set in 1976 against the backdrop of the maverick ABA - a fast-paced, wild and crazy basketball league that rivaled the NBA and made a name for itself with innovations like the three-point shot and slam dunk contest. Will Ferrell plays Jackie Moon, a one-hit wonder who used the profits from the success of his chart-topping song “Love Me Sexy” to achieve his dream of owning a basketball team. But Moon’s franchise, the Flint Michigan Tropics, is the worst team in the league and in danger of folding when the ABA announces its plans to merge with the NBA. If they want to survive, Jackie and the Tropics must now do the seemingly impossible - win.Semi-Pro also stars Woody Harrelson (Anger Management, White Men Can’t Jump), Andre Benjamin (Four Brothers, music group Outkast), Maura Tierney, Will Arnett (Blades of Glory, “Arrested Development”), Andy Richter, David Koechner, and Jackie Earle Haley. The film is written by Scot Armstrong (Old School) and directed by Kent Alterman.
Video - “Semi-Pro” Trailer
This film is set for release on February 29, 2008.
Cannot wait for this flick! Looks hilarious.
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Sweet! Looks hilarious. Love the fro!