Will Ferrell, Tina Fey To Star In Sequel To âThe Notebookâ
After years of anticipation, fans of Nicolas Sparks will be excitedÂ to hear the Notebook 2 novel will be released on Valentineâs Day of this year. Coming as no surprise to anyone, the no-doubt tear-jerker of a book already has a film deal inked in Hollywood, and New Line Cinema hasÂ announced they have signed actors Will Ferrell and actress Tina Fey to the project.âWe felt that these two marvelous, amazing, superb actors could use a more serious project to add to their colorful resumes, adding just a touch of romance into their portfolio,â said New Line CEO Hal Goldbrook. âWe, too, had heard the rumors of Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston being signed to this film, hoping to reunite the once power couple â at least on screen â but the signingÂ of Ferrell and Fey is one to look forward to, we can promise you that.ââI am elated to be starring inÂ this movie. Both myself and Will look forward to aÂ great time romancing each other over an entire summer while filming,â said Fey. âThe book, which we got some advanced copies of, is a true Sparksâ masterpiece.â While the popular actress typically works in a comedic atmosphere, this romantic drama is sure to be outstanding, as a source close to the production tells Empire News that with the filmâs script and production,Â itâs shaping up to be far better than the original.âThe story is set to begin with a couple whoÂ are in their early 30â²s, the coming of adulthood, and indulging in their crazy relationship. Itâs going to work really well with Tina and I, for sure. As actors, we can play anything, and pretending to be a young couple, I think it will be very believable. With scenes depicting their children, struggles, and everyday work and home life in the 1960â²s,â said Ferrell. âItâs some really deep stuff. Iâve never seen the original, because I donât really like movies, but from what I hear, it was pretty good. No doubt this will be better. Much better cast this time around.ââThe film is being madeÂ by the same Producer, Lynn Harris, and director Nick Cassavetes, to capture the same great chemistry created with the 2004 original release,â said Goldbrook. âThe film will be filming this summer, and will hit theatres in time for next Valentineâs Day.â