Netflix releases trailer for new golf comedy The Hawk

Netflix has released the official trailer for its upcoming comedy series "The Hawk," starring Will Ferrell as a washed-up professional golfer attempting a final, improbable comeback. All ten episodes of the series are scheduled to premiere on the streaming service on July 16.

Ferrell plays Lonnie "The Hawk" Hawkins, a former world number one golfer in 2004 whose career is now in sharp decline. Despite his aging body and widespread belief that he is past his prime, Hawkins is determined to win one more major championship to complete the career Grand Slam, golf's most prestigious achievement. His quest forces him to confront family tensions, including a complicated relationship with his ex-wife, Stacy, played by Molly Shannon, and a rivalry with his son, Lance, who is now the sport's rising star, portrayed by Jimmy Tatro.

The series marks Ferrell's first leading television role since the 2021 Apple TV+ miniseries "The Shrink Next Door" and continues his history of starring in sports comedies like "Talladega Nights" and "Blades of Glory." He also serves as a creator and executive producer on the project. The supporting cast includes Fortune Feimster, Luke Wilson, Chris Parnell,...