Netflix’s mysterious untitled golf comedy starring Will Ferrell lived in development limbo, sparking curiosity every time a casting update surfaced. Now it has officially stepped onto the green as The Hawk, a 10-episode sports comedy that feels unmistakably Ferrell, blending oversized confidence, spectacular self-delusion, and awkward family dynamics. If there is one comedian who can turn a washed-up sports legend into an oddly lovable underdog, it is Ferrell.

If the teaser is any indication, The Hawk does not appear as a traditional golf story, but more like another glorious Will Ferrell meltdown. Here is everything fans need to know before the series lands on Netflix.

Release date: When does The Hawk premiere on Netflix?

Netflix has officially confirmed that all 10 episodes of The Hawk will premiere worldwide on July 16, 2026. The date was unveiled during Netflix’s Upfront presentation on May 13 before being accompanied by the first teaser and, more recently, the full official trailer. The project marks an important milestone for Ferrell because it is his first major scripted comedy series for the streaming giant after decades of dominating comedy films.

A comeback story is only as good as the personalities surrounding it, and The Hawk has assembled a comedy lineup packed with familiar faces.

Cast: Who stars in The Hawk?

Will Ferrell as Lonnie “The Hawk” Hawkins – Ferrell plays the former world number one golfer, determined to prove he still belongs on the biggest stage. It brings the kind of physical comedy from Will Ferrell that made Talladega Nights, Blades of Glory, and Semi-Pro cult favorites

Molly Shannon as Stacy – Shannon portrays Lonnie’s outspoken ex-wife. The series reunites the longtime Saturday Night Live collaborators for the first time in years, promising the sharp comedic chemistry that fans have loved since the 1990s.

Jimmy Tatro as Lance – Tatro plays Lonnie’s son, golf’s newest superstar. Known for American Vandal and Home Economics, he represents the younger generation challenging his father’s fading legacy.

Fortune Feimster as Sam – Fresh off acclaimed stand-up specials and sitcom appearances, Feimster joins the ensemble in a supporting role expected to deliver plenty of comic relief.

Chris Parnell as Anton

Katelyn Tarver as Natalie 

David Hornsby as Golden Fisk 

Gabriel Hogan as Jerry

and Aida Osman as Crystal are also part of the show. 

What is The Hawk about?

Lonnie Hawkins was golf’s biggest name back in 2004. Years later, however, his body is breaking down, his confidence has become his greatest weakness, and nearly everyone around him believes retirement is the only sensible option. Lonnie refuses to listen. With one elusive major championship standing between him and a career Grand Slam, he becomes convinced that history still owes him one final moment of greatness. 

The premise embraces the classic underdog sports formula but filters it through Ferrell’s signature absurdity. Expect impossible confidence, embarrassing public disasters, family rivalries, and spectacular swings that do not always end anywhere near the fairway. The trailer suggests that while golf provides the backdrop, the real story revolves around ego, aging, and a man who refuses to admit that his best days may already be behind him.

The Hawk has all the ingredients of a classic Will Ferrell comedy. An aging sports icon chasing one last impossible victory, an ensemble packed with comedy veterans, and the kind of over-the-top confidence that has become Ferrell’s trademark.

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