Will Ferrell: The Oscars Are Like Hollywood Jury Duty

Will Ferrell, who appeared at this year's Academy Awards ceremony with his "Downhill" co-star Julia Louis-Dreyfus, explains to Stephen Colbert that attending the Oscars is mandatory for Hollywood bigwigs like himself. #Colbert #WillFerrell #Comedy

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[babetravelling]

“Get ready to be totally let down” after a never ending applause from the audience. Classic Will!

[jamilahana]

Two of the americans I love best. I watch Stephen Colbert from my kitchen in Marrakech, Morocco everyday. When he's on vacation, I am pissed! Thank you Stephen Colbert and the best to you and your lovely family. 💖💖💖👍👍👍

[angeep]

It's really good to see him not in character and laughing at his own jokes that's really awesome to me I love this guy

[timothyknox]

"Is it nice to be Will Farrell? "
"Well, when you look like this...(half cocked smile)... everyday can be a challenge"

[youaregoingtolovethis]

Will Ferrell is like having the coolest principal in the country as your principal. Love him.

[nicolaslegrand]

Will is lovable and very funny as someone else put but Colbert is so much quicker and a step ahead, and yet, always values his guests! Top guy! Very enjoyable moment!

[fletcherdf]

“Get ready to be totally let down”. 😂😂😂

[samuelmadsen]

“It only takes one, ” was the funniest line and both times nobody laughed.

[chri]

Did you know that if Will Ferrell hugs his wife, then he is "Holding her against her Will" 😁😜

[zackabdulbaki]

I won't stop until I see "Ford vs Ferrari vs Ferrell"

[klarastern]

all the joy Will Ferrell brought to the world... and he's still going strong <3

[filmlovinamerican]

He's looking more and more like George W. Everyday

[mellyboo]

"Get ready to be totally let down" 😂

[ricardorexgarcia]

Haven't heard the name Raul Julia in while...miss that actor much!

[melissacallia]

If you take off the jacket, Will’s outfit is totally something my mom would have worn.

[kamaaad]

This is the first Will Ferrell interview I've seen where he is just being himself.

[hellohogo]

Please start numbering these😭😭 we’re never going to watch on tv and I keep seeing this out of order😂😂

[krisfrederick]

His drum off with Chad Smith was the best..

[GrandStudable]

He has got to play Art Garfunkel in a Simon & Garfunkel biopic.

[aliszar]

And Step Brothers! One of the funniest movies of all time!