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Will & Harper

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Will & Harper is a 2024 documentary directed by Josh Greenbaum that follows longtime friends Will Ferrell and Harper Steele on a 17-day road trip across the United States. Steele, a former Saturday Night Live writer, had recently come out as a transgender woman, and the journey gives the pair space to discuss her transition and their friendship. Their stops also show how Steele experiences public places and communities after transitioning. The film combines personal conversation, travel, humor, and encounters with strangers.

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How did Will Ferrell and Harper Steele meet?

Will Ferrell and Harper Steele first met in 1995 when they were both hired as new writers at Saturday Night Live on the same day. They remained close friends and writing collaborators for decades at SNL. Steele came out as a trans woman in 2022, prompting Ferrell to suggest the documentary road trip.

What route does the Will & Harper road trip take?

The documentary follows Ferrell and Steele on a 17-day cross-country drive from New York to Los Angeles, with stops in places like Indianapolis, Oklahoma City, and Texas. The route intentionally passes through conservative areas where Steele is anxious about being read as trans. Director Josh Greenbaum (who also directed 'Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar') filmed the journey cinema-verité style.

Where did Will & Harper premiere?

Will & Harper premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival and was acquired by Netflix shortly after. It also screened at the Telluride Film Festival. Netflix released it on the streaming platform in September 2024.

Is Harper Steele still writing for SNL?

Harper Steele left her full-time role at Saturday Night Live years before her transition; she served as a writer and head writer during her tenure, including stints writing for shows like 'Funny or Die' and the Eurovision film 'Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga' (which starred Ferrell). She has continued to work in comedy writing. She is credited on the film under her post-transition name.

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