Will Ferrell and Harper Steele's Documentary 'Will & Harper'

The documentary 'Will & Harper' features Will Ferrell and Harper Steele on a road trip to explore their friendship after Steele comes out as a trans woman. It premiered at Sundance and will be available on Netflix on September 27, 2024.

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9/15/2024

[0]CBS News

"Will & Harper": Will Ferrell embarks on a unique road trip with his best friend

[1]CBS News

"Will & Harper": Will Ferrell's unique road trip with his best friend

9/13/2024

[2]Chicago Sun-Times

'Will & Harper' reunites comedian with old friend, now living as a woman, for warm, funny road trip

[3]Time

The Story Behind 'Will & Harper,' as Told by Will and Harper

9/12/2024

[4]USA Today

Will Ferrell reflects on dressing in drag on 'SNL': 'Something I wouldn't choose to do now'

[5]www.breitbart.com

Will Ferrell: Dressing up as a Woman for Laughs Is 'Something I Wouldn’t Choose to Do Now'

9/11/2024

9/10/2024

[12]TVLine

Will Ferrell Says His Janet Reno Impression on SNL Is ‘Something I Wouldn’t Choose to Do Now’

9/7/2024

[13]The New York Times

Change Can Be Beautiful. Just Ask Will and Harper.

9/6/2024

[14]TechRadar

Netflix is getting two very different documentaries soon and I've already cried after watching one of the trailers

[15]Tom's Guide

Netflix’s new documentary movie is going to make you cry happy tears — and it’s 100% on Rotten Tomatoes

9/5/2024

[16]www.breitbart.com

Netflix Releases Trailer for Documentary on Will Ferrell's Trans Best Friend

[17]IndieWire

‘Will & Harper’ Trailer: Will Ferrell Reunites with Trans ‘SNL’ Writer Harper Steele for Cross Country Road Trip

[18]TheWrap

Will Ferrell Goes on a Real-Life Road Trip in ‘Will & Harper’ Trailer

[19]Entertainment Weekly

Will Ferrell and Harper Steele go on emotional road trip after she comes out as trans in 'Will & Harper' trailer

[20]People

Will Ferrell and Friend Harper Steele Go on Eye-Opening Road Trip in 'Will & Harper' Documentary Trailer

9/1/2024

[21]People

Will Ferrell and Harper Steele Say Their Road Trip Doc Is About Friends 'Coming Together' in 'Change or Crisis'

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Highlights

Will Ferrell and Harper Steele's documentary 'Will & Harper' follows their cross-country road trip after Steele comes out as a trans woman.
The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and received positive reviews, including standing ovations at both Sundance and Telluride.
The documentary is directed by Josh Greenbaum and will be available on Netflix starting September 27, 2024.
Ferrell and Steele met on the set of 'Saturday Night Live' in 1995 and have maintained a close friendship for nearly 30 years.
The road trip aims to explore their friendship and how it evolves in light of Steele's transition.

Perspectives

Both Ferrell and Steele highlight that the documentary is about the power of friendship and acceptance, aiming to shift cultural perceptions regarding transgender individuals. [17][18][22]
Steele expresses concern about the potential backlash Ferrell might face for supporting her transition, indicating that their friendship could be scrutinized in the public eye. [17][22]