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Will Ferrell's 'Surreal' OJ Simpson Jury Performance Revealed
19 Jul
Summary
- Will Ferrell performed a sketch show for OJ Simpson trial jurors.
- He described the experience of entertaining jurors as 'surreal'.
- Ferrell believes comedy always 'ebbs and flows' with public taste.
Will Ferrell has shared new details about a peculiar performance he and his comedy troupe gave for the jurors sequestered during the OJ Simpson trial. Contrary to popular belief that it was a stand-up routine, Ferrell explained it was a sketch show performed in a courtroom setting, which he described as "surreal."
He recounted appearing in wigs and costumes for the jurors, who seemed "mildly entertained" by the unusual act. Ferrell, who began his acclaimed seven-year run on "Saturday Night Live" the same year, learned to trust his instincts during his time on the show.
Discussing the current comedy landscape, Ferrell believes that comedy inherently "ebbs and flows" according to public taste and creative desires. He focuses on following his own comedic instincts.
Ferrell is set to star in a new leading role in the Netflix comedy series "The Hawk," premiering on July 16. He portrays a former top golfer attempting a comeback, a role inspired by the sport's complex appeal.
