Will Ferrell

New Movies Starring Will Ferrell, Natalie Portman, Get Casting

Allison Jones will cast "Anchorman 2" with Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, et al., while Laray Mayfield will cast Western "Jane Got a Gun," starring Natalie Portman and Michael Fassbender.

SLIDESHOW: 5 Comedians Who Can Get the Greenlight to Launch Your Career

Comedy superstars Chelsea Handler, Chris Rock, Amy Poehler, Jeffrey Ross, and Will Ferrell are paying it forward by supporting projects from the next generation of up-and-coming comedians.