Search results
Budget. $72.5 million [1] Box office. $163.4 million [1] Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby is a 2006 American sports comedy film directed by Adam McKay who co-wrote the film with Will Ferrell. [2] It features Ferrell as the titular Ricky Bobby, an immature yet successful NASCAR driver.
- $72.5 million
- Alex Wurman
- August 4, 2006
- Jimmy Miller, Judd Apatow
Aug 18, 2023 · Will Ferrell was already an established star when he led Talladega Nights, having appeared on Saturday Night Live and in movies like Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, Elf, the Austin Powers ...
- Julia Bianco
- IT WAS MOLLY SHANNON WHO INTRODUCED WILL FERRELL TO JOHN C. REILLY. In an interview with About Entertainment, John C. Reilly said that he was introduced to Will Ferrell "through my friend Molly Shannon and we just hit it off right away.
- FERRELL AND ADAM MCKAY HAD WANTED TO MAKE A NASCAR MOVIE FOR YEARS. The two had talked about NASCAR while Ferrell was making Elf (2003). Then they went to a race.
- THEY PITCHED IT WITH SIX WORDS. McKay and Ferrell used just six words to pitch the movie to studios: "Will Ferrell as a NASCAR driver." Sony said yes.
- NASCAR ADDED JOKES. NASCAR helped with accuracy and getting production access to real racing events. Producer Judd Apatow remembered that "some guy at NASCAR would pitch us a better joke than we had, and then we were embarrassed that they could ride cars at 150 miles per hour and be funnier than us."
People also ask
Who is Will Ferrell from Talladega Nights?
Does will Ferrell play Ricky Bobby in Talladega Nights?
Who is Will Ferrell from 'Saturday Night Live'?
Did Adam McKay & Will Ferrell collaborate on 'Talladega Nights'?
Will Ferrell. Producer: Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. John William Ferrell was born in Irvine, California, to Betty Kay (Overman), a teacher, and Roy Lee Ferrell, Jr., a musician.
- January 1, 1
- 1.91 m
- Irvine, California, USA
Aug 4, 2006 · In Theaters At Home TV Shows. NASCAR superstar Ricky Bobby (Will Ferrell) is at the top of his game; adored by fans, a trophy wife by his side, and incredible wealth. But Ricky loses it all when ...
- (187)
- Adam Mckay
- PG-13
- Will Ferrell
Aug 19, 2022 · Ferrell was sticking with comedy, McKay was getting ready to veer off to more personal and openly political projects, and "Talladega Nights" hit the perfect sweet spot to satisfy them both. With ...
Apr 2, 2014 · Will Ferrell rose to fame as a cast member of 'Saturday Night Live,' before starring in such big-screen comedies as 'Elf,' 'Anchorman' and 'Talladega Nights.' Updated: Feb 14, 2020 (1967-)
