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Will Ferrell's Son Caused Film Production Halt
4 Aug
Summary
- Magnus Ferrell's birth caused a production pause on Kicking & Screaming.
- Magnus initially pursued acting before becoming a musician.
- His new single received acclaim and a notable shout-out.
The birth of Magnus Ferrell, son of actor Will Ferrell and Viveca Paulin, led to an unusual interruption during the filming of the 2005 comedy Kicking & Screaming. Production on the film had to be paused because Magnus's mother went into labor.
Magnus was born on March 7, 2004, with filming commencing at least 14 months prior to the movie's May release. The sports comedy, starring Robert Duvall and Kate Walsh, performed modestly at the box office and received mixed reviews.
Will Ferrell's career was notably strong around this time, with Kicking & Screaming being part of a successful period that also included Elf and Anchorman. Magnus initially followed in his father's creative path, earning a degree in acting from the University of Southern California.
More recently, Magnus has made his mark as a musician. His single "Asleep Talking," released in April, garnered critical praise and even received a mention from Michelle Obama via his father.
