Will Ferrell says the first "Anchorman" test screening was "not good" and the film got a 50/100 audience score due to an ending that had to be axed. "Veronica is abducted by a vigilante group. They were kind of like a comedic version of Patty Hearst. They’re making a political… https://t.co/nVg2qSFGSo
Will Ferrell Says First 'Anchorman' Test Screening Tanked as Film Scored a 50/100: We 'Lost the Audience' With the Original Kidnapping Ending https://t.co/kuJJIpfN4j
Christina Applegate was concerned about Will Ferrell’s marriage during ‘Anchorman’ https://t.co/yUzJzLSQBY https://t.co/GJgyek6ArM
Will Ferrell revealed that the initial test screening of 'Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy' scored poorly, receiving a 50/100, leading to significant reshoots and a new ending. Christina Applegate, who played a key role in the movie, shared that she thought Ferrell was having marriage problems during filming. The film's iconic scenes, including the 'jazz flute' scene, and lines continue to be celebrated by fans and critics alike.