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Ferrell wants to play Cowell
Wednesday 2 December 2009
According to The Sun, Ferrell said: "I would love to play Simon Cowell in a movie - heck I would love it. It would be my dream role.
"He's become a legend in five years. Nobody in the States 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.
"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 added: "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."
Paramount pictures are currently making a film about 'Britain's Got Talent' winner Paul Potts and there is talk that Susan Boyle will be next.
Ferrell is hoping that Cowell will follow: "Come on Simon. You know it would be fun. I could spend some time shadowing you.
"We could spend time in your mansion in high trousers and black round-neck tees just being rude to people, it would be great."
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