Step Brothers comedian Will Ferrell reveals his number one ‘hardest’ but ‘most fun’ acting role

Comedy legend Will Ferrell recently opened up about his tenure on Saturday Night Live (SNL), describing it as both the “hardest” and “most fun” job of his illustrious career. 

Ferrell, who was a cast member on the iconic sketch show from 1995 to 2002, shared his reflections during an interview with People.

Ferrell said to the outlet, “I had a wonderful seven seasons on that show, where I made lifelong friends.”

“I knew in that moment it would be the hardest but most fun job I would ever get to do, and I still look back on it that way.”

Ferrell joined SNL during a period of transition and quickly became one of the standout performers of his generation.

During his time on the show, Ferrell appeared in unforgettable sketches like “More Cowbell,” “Spartan Cheerleaders at Tryouts,” and “Dr. Beaman’s Office: Test Results.” 

He also nailed iconic impressions of celebrities such as Alex Trebek, George W. Bush, and Dr. Phil, among others.

Now, as SNL marks its 50th season, Ferrell reflected on the show’s impact, noting how much the experience shaped his career.

He went on, “It’s really an amazing thing that you have this live television show that still continues to put its finger on the pulse of what we’re all thinking about, and it’s a real credit to [creator] Lorne [Michaels] for having thought of it in the first place.”

“It was the one thing I always dreamed about being a part of. It’s kind of enormous to think about in a way, 50 years of what has really defined American comedy.”

One of Ferrell’s most memorable SNL moments was the now-legendary “More Cowbell” sketch from 2000, where he played an overly enthusiastic member of a fictional rock band. 

The bit, featuring Christopher Walken as a music producer demanding “more cowbell,” has since become a cultural touchstone.

Since leaving SNL, Ferrell has gone on to become one of Hollywood’s most beloved comedic actors, starring in films like Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, Elf, and Step Brothers.

Despite his many successes, he still holds a special place in his heart for the show that launched him into stardom.

The comedian added, “It was the one thing I always dreamed about being a part of. It’s kind of enormous to think about in a way, 50 years of what has really defined American comedy.”