Will Ferrell returns to the green on July 16 on Netflix’s 10-episode sports comedy “The Hawk,” marking his first time leading a scripted television series. He stars as Lonnie “The Hawk” Hawkins, a washed-up golf legend fiercely refusing to accept that his glory days are over. Ferrell leads a comedy ensemble that includes Molly Shannon, Jimmy Tatro, Fortune Feimster, Luke Wilson, Chris Parnell, Katelyn Tarver, and David Hornsby.
For those interested in learning more about the upcoming comedy series, including its cast members and audition opportunities, this is your go-to resource.
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“The Hawk” follows Lonnie “The Hawk” Hawkins (Ferrell), the world’s top-ranked golfer in 2004, who is now struggling on the back nine of his career. Two decades after dominating the sport, Lonnie stages a desperate comeback to win his final major championship and complete golf’s Grand Slam.
Even though his family—including ex-wife, Stacy (Shannon), and rising-star son, Lance (Jimmy Tatro)—thinks he’s through, Lonnie won’t quit. Guided by an eccentric new caddie (Feimster) and dodging longtime rival Golden Fisk (Wilson), the Hawk is betting everything on one final round.
The cast includes:
- Will Ferrell as Lonnie “The Hawk” Hawkins
- Molly Shannon as Stacy
- Jimmy Tatro as Lance
- Fortune Feimster as Sam
- Luke Wilson as Golden Fisk
- Chris Parnell as Anton
- Katelyn Tarver as Natalie
- David Hornsby as Radford
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Wendy O’Brien is the casting director for Netflix’s “The Hawk.” She’s best known for casting hits like “Abbott Elementary” and “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.” We sat down with the longtime CD to find out what she looks for in the audition room. Check out her best advice here.
If you are hoping to sharpen your audition skills even more, check out these Backstage guides:
- How to Act Like an Athlete Even if You Can’t Catch a Ball
- How to Act Like You Know How to Play Golf
- 5 Tips for Acing Your TV Comedy Audition
It’s too soon to know whether “The Hawk” will be greenlit for more seasons. However, those hoping to join a similar project can check out these casting roundups, which are updated weekly:
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