The Hawk: Plot, Cast, and Release Date for the New Netflix Series Starring Will Ferrell

Netflix prepares to launch The Hawk, new comedy series created, produced and starring Will FerrellThe debut is scheduled for 16 July 2026 on the streaming platform.

What the series is about?

The series follows Lenny “The Hawk” Hawkins (Will Ferrell), a former golf champion and once world number one, decides to attempt one last, unlikely comeback, twenty years after his legendary 2004 title. His dream is to win another major and finally complete the Grand Slam. The problem is that his body is battered, his aim isn't what it once was, and his over-the-top personality drags everyone around him into chaos.

cast

• Will Ferrell (Talladega Nights, Eurovision Song Contest) is Lenny “The Hawk” Hawkins
• Luke Wilson (Old School, The Royal Tenenbaums) plays Golden Fisk, Hawk's #1 adversary.
• Molly shannon (Saturday Night Live, White Lotus) as Hawk's manager
• Jimmy Tatro (American Vandal, Theater Camp) is the young golf prodigy
• Fortune Feimster (The Mindy Project, Kenan) completes the cast
• Chris Parnell, Katelyn tarver, Gabriel Hogan e Aida Osman in supporting roles

Production

The series is produced by Gloria Sanchez Productions (Ferrell and Jessica Elbaum's company) and T-Street Productions by Rian Johnson. Executive producers include Rian Johnson, Ram Bergman, David Gordon Green and Andrew Guest. The series consists of 10 episodes that mix sport, zany comedy and moments of sincere humanity.

Availability

The Hawk will be available on Netflix starting from 16 July 2026 in all countries where the service is active, with all 10 episodes released in one go.