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For a while now, Netflix has been developing a new comedy series with Will Ferrell at the helm. The yet-to-be-titled comedy series is now in production in Los Angeles, and Luke Wilson is the latest to join the cast. Here’s everything you need to know.
The series is produced by Ferrell’s production company, Gloria Sanchez Productions, with Will Ferrell as an executive producer; also listed as executive producers are Jessica Elbaum, Alix Taylor, Rian Johnson, Ram Bergman, David Gordon Green, Harper Steele, Chris Henchy, and Andrew Guest. It’s set to consist of 10 episodes and was first announced at the Netflix Upfront in 2024.
Ramy Youssef, Josh Rabinowitz, and Andy Campagna were originally tied to the project but exited in August 2025 due to creative differences.
What is the plot of Golf?
We have sourced the synopsis from Golf:
“Lonnie Hawkins is an uber-competitive, legendary pro golfer struggles to hold onto the past while maintaining a competitive relationship with his soon-to-be golf superstar son. When his caddie dies, he finds an unexpected replacement who will help him kickstart his comeback. “
Who are the cast members of Golf?
Cast grid for Netflix’s Untitled Golf Series
The cast has been announced in waves, so let’s dig into what we know:
Will Ferrell naturally leads in the role of Lonnie ‘The Hawk’ Hawkins. Lonnie, a once-celebrated PGA champion and former world number one, now struggles to reclaim his fading glory. Proud and stubborn, he refuses to accept his decline, straining ties with his rising-star son, Lance, and alienating those closest to him. After the death of his longtime caddy, Old Henry, Lonnie is forced to face his loneliness, mounting debts, and the painful search for redemption beyond the spotlight.
The actor has had an extensive comedy career, having starred in dozens of films since 1996, such as Step Brothers, Anchorman, Blades of Glory, The Other Guys, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, Old School, Zoolander, and many more. As far as Netflix projects go, Ferrell has starred in the 2020 film Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga and Between Two Ferns: The Movie. That’s in addition to appearances on John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s in LA and reprising his role as Ron Burgundy in The Roast of Tom Brady.
Ferrell will reunite on screen with Molly Shannon (Only Murders in the Building, Driver’s Ed), who plays Stacy, Lonnie’s sharp-tongued and assertive ex-wife, a fit, no-nonsense woman determined to reclaim her independence. Tired of his empty promises and financial neglect, she confronts him over renting their shared beach house and pushes to sell it for good. Backed by her friend Pam, Stacy’s fierce resolve reflects her pursuit of closure, justice, and control after years of frustration.
Fortune Feimster (FUBAR, The Mindy Project) was next playing “a new caddie and possible good luck charm…”
Jimmy Tatro (Real Bros of Simi Valley, American Vandal) is next, playing the role of Lance, the son of Lonnie and a disciplined rising star on the pro golf circuit, already claiming multiple tour wins and strong showings at major events like the Phoenix Open. Health-conscious and laser-focused, he contrasts sharply with his father Lonnie’s reckless decline, often urging him to step back from the game. Though their bond is strained by pride and past glory, Lance’s loyalty remains, embodying a new generation of golfers driven by ambition, balance, and a desire to build his own legacy.
Luke Wilson, best known for roles in The Royal Tenenbaums, Old School, and Horizon, will play “a pro golfer who rivals Will Ferrell’s character, having beaten him for the tour championship twice.” Interestingly, Wilson was also due to star in another gold-centric comedy for Apple TV+.
Other announced names for the series include David Hornsby (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) as Radford, Stacy’s new partner, Chris Parnell (Saturday Night Live, Rick and Morty) as Anton, described as a PGA Tour board member and all-around jerk, and Katelyn Tarver (Big Time Rush) as Natalie described as a social media influencer and the fiancée of Lance.
What is the production status of Golf?
Netflix’s Golf began filming on September 8, 2025, and is expected to run for a few months before concluding on December 17, 2025.
Netflix has yet to announce an official release date or window for Golf. Given that filming is expected to conclude by the end of 2025, a 2026 release is highly likely.
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