Overview
- McKay told Business Insider on Thursday that he is “totally open” to working with Will Ferrell again after years of not collaborating.
- He said the split followed the 2019 closing of their Gary Sanchez production company and described growing differences in their roles, with Ferrell less interested in producing.
- McKay acknowledged a specific handling error that worsened their rift when he cast John C. Reilly on HBO’s Winning Time without first calling Ferrell.
- As part of the interview marking Talladega Nights’ 20th anniversary, McKay detailed unrealized sequel ideas: Ricky Bobby joining an F1 team in Europe and a Step Brothers 2 treatment that was further developed.
- There is no public response from Ferrell and no confirmed reunion or projects yet, so any comeback would first require mutual agreement and new announcements.