As an owner of a studio, I am almost obligated to subscribe to Rolling Stones annually and this months edition features a cover photo of Ron Burgundy with an in depth, six page interview with director Adam McKay and actor Will Ferrel, where they cover everything from improv to Kanye West.
Yes, Mr. West is making a cameo in the new movie that is being called, "The most anticipated sequel in comedy history". It's not the first time Ye and McKay have linked up though, they also shot a pilot for a Curb Your Enthusiasm- inspired HBO comedy some years ago. "Kanye was great. He really locked in. He asked me a ton of questions. He's super-interested in the process - he's a big fan of comedy. He took private lessons in beginner's improv with a friend of mine in Chicago a few years ago."
Interestingly, shooting for the film overlapped with production of Kanye's most recent studio album, Yeezus and apparently the cast and crew were some of the first to hear the works in progress,
"He rapped us a new song, then rapped it again for hair and make-up - so awesome."
I am excited to see how my biggest inspiration does on screen in a film like this one. I believe in the mastermind, but it will be interesting to see how he handles acting in a comedy of this magnitude.
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