Netflix has named Will Ferrell's upcoming golf comedy series The Hawk and set a summer 2026 release window. The show follows Ferrell as Lonnie 'The Hawk' Hawkins, a former golf legend attempting a comeback. A first-look teaser was also released alongside the announcement.
On March 11, 2026, Netflix announced that Will Ferrell's untitled golf comedy series will now be called The Hawk, in reference to Ferrell's character, Lonnie “The Hawk” Hawkins. The series depicts Hawkins as the number one golfer in 2004, now facing career struggles as he seeks to reclaim his former glory and complete golf's Grand Slam. His ex-wife and son, portrayed as believing his career is over, add tension to his determination for one more major victory.
The cast includes Molly Shannon as Lonnie's foul-mouthed ex-wife Stacy, alongside Jimmy Tatro, Fortune Feimster, Luke Wilson, Chris Parnell, Katelyn Tarver, and David Hornsby. Production faced a brief setback in November 2025 when Ferrell sustained a minor off-set injury, which delayed some filming but was not serious, according to TMZ.
Executive producers for the project include Ferrell, Jessica Elbaum, and Alix Taylor from Gloria Sanchez Productions; Rian Johnson, Ram Bergman, and Nena Rodrigue from T-Street; and Chris Henchy, Harper Steele, David Gordon Green, and Andrew Guest. Netflix released a first-look teaser to promote the summer 2026 premiere, highlighting the comedic elements of Hawkins' comeback tour.
This marks a reunion of sorts for Ferrell and Shannon, both known from Saturday Night Live, in a sports-themed comedy following Ferrell's recent projects.
