Will Ferrell Moved to Tears by Director’s Praise For ‘Will & Harper’

Will Ferrell became emotional during the premiere of his documentary, ‘Will & Harper’, as director Josh Greenbaum praised him for his unwavering friendships. At the event held at BFI Southbank in London, Greenbaum spoke warmly about Ferrell's role as a loyal friend, which deeply moved the actor.

The premiere featured a Q&A session where Greenbaum discussed the filmmaking process and the inspiration behind the documentary. The film captures a heartfelt road trip between two friends, aiming to present an intimate conversation that resonates with viewers. 

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Greenbaum shared, “We just wanted to capture a conversation between two friends and bring it down to that level that hopefully the audience can listen to me stumble my way through asking my dear friend these questions.” He added, “She allows me to make those mistakes and encourages me to ask away.”

As Greenbaum continued, the audience, including Ferrell, became teary-eyed. The director expressed his affection for both Ferrell and Harper Steele, emphasising the gift of showcasing their friendship on screen. 

“I have such a love for him; for both of these people, it was a gift that I got to express it in a film,” Greenbaum said. He further noted, “I just hope [Ferrell] continues to get all the love that he deserves. Because he’s put so much good out in the world.”

Ferrell’s response to Greenbaum’s heartfelt speech was a mixture of emotion and humour. He wiped away his tears and quipped, “What’s this Bullshit?” eliciting laughter from the crowd. Before its premiere, the documentary had already been showcased at notable film festivals, including Sundance, Toronto, and Telluride, earning acclaim and building anticipation for its wider release.

-Sushmita Sarkar