Will Ferrell Wants to Play Simon Cowell Role

Will Ferrell wants to portray Simon Cowell in a movie version of his life’s story.

Ferrell says he would “love” to play the part of the music industry kingpin as he knows that there are plenty of similarities between Cowell and the fictional character Ron Burgundy from “Anchorman”.

He says:

“I would love to play Simon Cowell in a movie. It would be my dream role. Simon’s become a legend in five years. Nobody in the US knew who he was five years ago and now he is one of the most famous people on TV.

“It wouldn’t be that hard for me to play him because I see a lot of Ron Burgundy in Simon Cowell.”

In the 2004 “Anchorman”, Ferrell played the ’70s newsman who was renowned for his permanent tan, well-groomed hair and outlandish views.

Ferrell, 42, says the similarities between the character and Cowell, 50, are amazing.

He explained to Britain’s The Sun newspaper,

“Like Simon, Ron was the biggest thing on TV, loved himself and had that whole irresistible middle-aged man thing going on. I could play Simon, but to be honest Simon could play Ron. They are like long-lost twin brothers separated at birth. Simon Cowell and Ron Burgundy are pretty much the same role, apart from Simon being ruder.”

He also wants to be made over like the American Idol judge.

Ferrell adds:

“It would be pretty fun getting into character as well. I would have to walk along the street and say, ‘Hey, you’re too fat to be a star,’ or go to a concert and shout out to the artist, ‘Never gonna happen.’ I could also probably get whoever is making the movie to pay for me to get Simon teeth done. How great would it be – to have a smile like that? It literally shines when he opens his mouth. I would become irresistible.”