Summary

• Will Ferrell's involvement in the Totally Spies reboot sparks excitement for fans dreaming of a live-action adaptation of the cult classic.
• The series will feature a more mature tone as it follows the trio through college, offering a new twist on the beloved characters.
• Ferrell's potential role as Jerry, the boss of the teen spies, could showcase his versatile comedic talents in this YA adaptation.

The news that Will Ferrell is an executive producer on the new live-action Totally Spies reboot means that one optimistic fancasting dream could become a reality. Totally Spies was an animated spy series that blended tween cartoon comedy with outlandish action sequences. The French series followed a trio of teenage spies living in Beverly Hills who worked as secret agents while also simultaneously maintaining a normal life as high school students. Airing over 200 episodes, Totally Spies was a colorful, silly cult classic that won over a large audience with its teen spin on the premise of Charlie’s Angels.

The news that a Totally Spies reboot is in development is exciting for numerous reasons, not least because this will be a chance for viewers to see the show’s heroines Sam, Alex, and Clover brought to life in live-action. According to reporting, Will Ferrell will executive produce the series. Jessica Ebaum, president of Gloria Sanchez Productions, said in a statement that the show’s “Themes of girl power” felt "ripe to revisit now.” Interestingly, Ferrell’s most recent high-profile project shared this same theme, and it proves that he might be perfect for a ing role in the reboot.

Will Ferrell As Totally Spies’ Jerry Would Be Hilariously Perfect

Will Ferrell’s Barbie Role Proves He’s Perfect For Totally Spies

While the actor has only been announced as an executive producer on the series so far, Will Ferrell would be perfect for a live-action Totally Spies’ Jerry. Jerry was the founder of WOOHP, the World Organization of Human Protection. In the original series, he was a foppish Englishman whose fastidious manner contrasted with the valley girl antics of the heroines. Although Will Ferrell’s best movies prove that he is a versatile performer, his ing role in Barbie shows he’s perfect for the part of Jerry. That blockbuster highlighted the contrast between Ferrell's blustering machismo and Margot Robbie’s eponymous heroine.

Even though Barbie herself was a comical character, she seemed hyper-competent when compared to Ferrell’s blundering Mattel CEO. Similarly, Ferrell could imbue Jerry with a level of well-meaning goofiness that would allow Sam, Clover, and Alex to upstage him while still maintaining their flaws. Whether it was overestimating their combat abilities or getting distracted from missions by inconveniently timed crushes, the Totally Spies trio was always relatably imperfect. Will Ferrell’s many memorable roles illustrate how well-suited he would be to the part of Jerry, a boss who would make the teen spies seem stable in comparison to him.

What To Expect From Amazon’s Totally Spies Live-Action Show

The Live-Action Reboot Is Said To Be A “YA Adaptation”

Described as a “YA adaptation” of the original series, the live-action Totally Spies series will follow the trio as they navigate their first year of college life while balancing their responsibilities as secret agents. This means the series will age up the heroines of the cartoon slightly, which is somewhat unsurprising given how much time has ed since the series debuted back in 2001. The “YA” descriptor along with the college setting means viewers can likely expect a more mature tone than the original series, but this Totally Spies reboot should still provide Will Ferrell with a ing role.