Will Ferrell just brought his specific brand of chaos to Newport Beach. For the finale of his new 10-episode Netflix golf comedy The Hawk, production took over The Resort at Pelican Hill. And they didn’t just film there. According to Forbes reporter Dana Feldman, the five-star California property also hosted the official press junket for the series, which officially premiered on July 16.
The show flips the gentleman’s game completely on its head. Ferrell stars as Lonnie “The Hawk” Hawkins, a washed-up former world No. 1 desperately trying to mount a comeback and secure the U.S. Open to complete a Career Grand Slam. But this isn’t a quiet Sunday at Augusta. The series leans into rowdy, tailgating-style crowds, and they even partnered directly with PGA Tour Studios to pull the aesthetic off.
That manic energy dominated the press tour. Co-stars Molly Shannon, Luke Wilson, Jimmy Tatro, and Fortune Feimster recently gathered at Pelican Hill for interviews detailing the chaotic comedic tone of the production. The resort offered a sharp contrast to the on-screen antics. Feldman reports the property provided the cast with multi-bedroom villas, 24/7 butler service, full kitchens, and championship golf courses.
Netflix is treating this release like a summer blockbuster. They sent Ferrell on a multi-city East Coast bus tour, dropping him at random golf clubs and promotional stops along the way. The heavy marketing makes sense when you look at the milestone. After decades in Hollywood, this project actually marks Will Ferrell’s first-ever starring role in a television series. He went all out.