Will Ferrell to Star as TV Judge in ‘Judgment Day’ for Director Nicholas Stoller, Amazon MGM

Will Ferrell is set to take on the world of televised courtroom justice.

Ferrell is set to star for director Nicholas Stoller in the comedy feature Judgment Day, which is currently in development at Amazon MGM Studios. Stoller also penned the screenplay.

Judgment Day centers on a young convict who gets out of prison and takes an unscripted TV courtroom hostage, as he is convinced that the TV judge (Ferrell) delivered a ruling that destroyed his life.

Serving as producers are Ferrell, Jessica Elbaum and Alex Brown for Gloria Sanchez Productions and Stoller for Stoller Global Solutions.

Ferrell can soon be seen opposite Reese Witherspoon in Amazon MGM’s movie You’re Cordially Invited, which Stoller directed. The wedding comedy co-stars Geraldine Viswanathan and Jimmy Tatro and begins streaming via Prime Video on Jan. 30.

Stoller is known for helming such films as Bros, Neighbors and its sequel and Forgetting Sarah Marshall. His screenwriting credits include The Muppets, Yes Man and Fun With Dick and Jane. Stoller also co-created the Apple TV+ series Platonic that stars Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne and has been picked up for a second season.

Ferrell and longtime friend Harper Steele are the subjects of the recent Netflix documentary feature Will & Harper. Ferrell is also attached to produce and star in 20th Century Studios’ Street Justice for director Peter Atencio. His other recent credits include Barbie and voice roles in Despicable Me 4 and Strays.

 Stoller is represented by UTA. 

Deadline was first to report on Judgment Day.