It seems Will Ferrell has his comic follow-up to Anchorman lined up as the actor will be reuniting with his Old School co-star Vince Vaughn in a comedy called Daddy’s Home. Etan Cohen, a writer on Tropic Thunder, will be directing for Paramount. Read on for the press release which includes some synopsis.
HOLLYWOOD, CA (May 9, 2013) – Paramount Pictures, a division of Viacom, Inc., announced today that Vince Vaughn has been cast in the comedy “DADDY’S HOME,” directed by Etan Cohen and starring Will Ferrell. The film is set to begin production in early fall 2013. The film, written by Brian Burns and Adam McKay & Chris Henchy and Cohen, is the story of a mild-mannered radio executive (Ferrell) who strives to become the best stepdad ever to his wife’s two children, but complications ensue when their freewheeling, freeloading real father (Vaughn) arrives, forcing stepdad to compete for the affection of the kids. Ferrell and McKay will produce through Gary Sanchez Productions, along with Joe Drake and Nathan Kahane through Good Universe, whose Matt Leonetti and Spencer Wong will co-produce. Gary Sanchez’s Henchy and Jessica Elbaum will executive produce. Vaughn is represented by CAA.
