Picture: Will Ferrell as Lonnie Hawkins in The Hawk – Gloria Sanchez Productions
Will Ferrell’s sports comedy series has officially received a title, The Hawk, and Netflix has confirmed a Summer release window. Ferrell will lead the ensemble cast, and we have our first look at the characters in action with the first teaser trailer. Here’s everything you need to know.
The Hawk is produced by Ferrell’s production company, Gloria Sanchez Productions, alongside Rian Johnson and Ram Bergman’s T-Street. Serving as executive producers are Jessica Elbaum, Alix Taylor, Rian Johnson, Ram Bergman, Nena Rodrigue, David Gordon Green, and Andrew Guest. The 10-episode series was first announced at the Netflix Upfront in 2024.
Originally, Ramy Youssef, Josh Rabinowitz, and Andy Campagna were tied to the project but exited in August 2025 due to creative differences. Following their departure, Harper Steele and Chris Henchy were officially elevated to co-creators alongside Will Ferrell.
When is The Hawk coming to Netflix?
Netflix confirmed in its teaser trailer that The Hawk will be released in the summer of 2026. An exact release date has yet to be announced by Netflix, but the series, we’re told, is expected to land on July 16, 2026, although its exact release date is expected imminently.
An official poster for the series has also been released by Netflix.
What is the plot of The Hawk?
Netflix has provided an updated synopsis for The Hawk:
“Lonnie Hawkins, (Will Ferrell) 2004’s number one golfer, struggles on the back nine of his career to recapture his magic. His body says retire, but his heart says he’s not done yet. His ex-wife and his son Lance, golf’s new golden boy, know he’s through. But with one more major to win to complete golf’s Grand Slam, Lonnie refuses to believe he’s anything other than one stroke away from the greatest comeback in golf history.”
While we’re expecting a trailer imminently, Netflix TUDUM shared exclusive first looks for the new series:
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Who are the cast members of The Hawk?
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, Semi-Pro, 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. Fortune Feimster (FUBAR, The Mindy Project) is playing Sam, “a new caddie and possible good luck charm…”
Jimmy Tatro (Real Bros of Simi Valley, American Vandal) plays the role of Lance, the son of Lonnie and a disciplined rising star on the pro golf circuit, already claiming multiple tour wins. Health-conscious and laser-focused, he contrasts sharply with his father Lonnie’s reckless decline.
Luke Wilson (The Royal Tenenbaums, Old School) is stepping into the role of Golden Fisk, described as a Shooter McGavin-type arch-nemesis who rivals Will Ferrell’s character, having beaten him for the tour championship twice.
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) as Anton, described as a PGA Tour board member and all-around jerk.
- Katelyn Tarver (Big Time Rush) as Natalie, described as a social media influencer and the fiancée of Lance.
- Gabriel Hogan (Heartland) as Jerry.
- Monroe Cline (Don’t Worry Darling) as Denise.
- Thomas Kasp (The Space Between) as Jason.
- Evan Shafran as an unnamed tennis player.
What is the production status of The Hawk?
Netflix’s The Hawk began filming on September 8, 2025, and wrapped by December 17, 2025. The series was filmed in Los Angeles, California, and notably secured a $17.1 million tax credit from the state.
What is the episode count?
The series will have 10 episodes. Runtimes have yet to be announced.
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