If you’re looking for a documentary that tells the story of two legendary best friends on a road trip, Will Ferrell’s Will & Harper is your cup of tea. Prior to obtaining distribution rights, Ferrell’s documentary streamed at the Sundance Film Festival. Will & Harper will be exclusively available on Netflix from September 27, 2024.
The series offers a wholesome real-life story about Hollywood besties Ferrell and his closest friend, Harper Steele. The duo navigates their friendship after Harper comes out to him at the age of 61, revealing her transition. Ferrell and Steele have known each other throughout their professional careers.
Starting at SNL (Saturday Night Live), Steele claimed they “hit it off pretty quickly” in an interview with Netflix’s Tudum. Years after Ferrell's career as an actor and comedian began, the one thing that never changed was his bond with Steele. It is this very friendship that Ferrell and Steele give viewers and fans a glimpse into.
When will Will & Harper be available on Netflix?
Will Ferrell’s documentary, Will & Harper internationally releases on September 27, 2024, only on Netflix. The project has been directed by Josh Greenbaum and follows the aftermath of Steele’s transition.
Steele expresses her anxiety about reliving her life now that she is fully embracing her authentic self. Speaking to Netflix’s Tudum, director Greenbaum shared his initial thoughts when the idea was presented to him three years ago. He affirms,
“I knew it was a story that needed to be told, and I was so excited to go on this special journey with a group of close friends both on-screen and behind the camera.”
Greenbaum continued to highlight the hearty friendship between Ferrell and Steele, further stating,
“Life is never just funny or just dramatic. It constantly bounces between the two.”
Greenbaum claimed he’s attempted to convey Ferrell’s bond with Harper through the ethos of comedy.
What is Netflix's Will & Harper about?
Shortly after Steele comes out as a transgender woman to Ferrell, he is inspired to embark on an adventurous road trip with just the two of them. The Barbie actor wants to be there as Steele’s primary support while she “re-introduces herself to the country she loves.”
Their raw friendship beautifully unfolds in moments of vulnerability. In Will & Harper, Steele is anxious about where their friendship will go from here now that she’s herself with Ferrell.
To ease her mind and express his utmost love and support, Ferrell suggests a road trip of a lifetime. Not only would it allow them to discuss their dynamic as friends, but it would also let Steele fall in love with the places she visited before her transition.
Speaking about what viewers can expect from the documentary, Steele said:
“I hope this is somehow useful to people, that it makes them laugh, or they get something out of it…”
Knowing Ferrell, there’s guaranteed laughter in Will & Harper as the duo visit several places, meet new people along their trip, and even have a heart-to-heart.
How long have Will Ferrell and Harper Steele known each other?
According to the publication mentioned earlier, Ferrell and Steele have known each other since their SNL days, nearly 30 years ago! Steele was the Head Writer for SNL between 2004 and 2008 and Ferrell transitioned to stardom.
Even after Ferrell’s exit, the two never lost connection and continued to work on other projects professionally. They collaborated on A Deadly Adoption and Casa de mi Padre—one of Ferrell’s early works.
Ferrell often reminisces about going on impromptu road trips (like in the documentary), surprising each other comic-con style, and bar hopping whenever he and Steele could.
Gear up for an unforgettable ride riddled with laughter, emotion, glee, and all in all love between Ferrell and Steele in the documentary, Will & Harper.
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