Ever since Anchorman: The Legend Continues was announced, it’s been suggested the movie would get some good star cameo. We already knew Harrison Ford had a decent sized role in the movie and there’s been suggestions that John C. Reilly will be showing up to. However now Nicole Kidman has signed on for an uncredited cameo role in the comedy sequel.

Vince Vaughn and Luke Wilson, both of whom had tiny roles in 2004′s Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, are also shooting cameos, according to THR. No details have given regarding the roles these actors will portray.

Will Ferrell (Ron Burgundy), Paul Rudd (Brian Fantana), Steve Carell (Brick Tamland), David Koechner (Champ Kind) and Christina Applegate (Veronica Corningstone) all return for the movie, with Harrison Ford, Kristen Wiig, James Marsden, Dylan Baker and Meagan Good joining the cast. The movie will explore that happens to Ron Burgundy when the 24-hour news cycle changes the face of being an anchor.

Adam McKay is directing from a script he co-wrote with Will Ferrell. It’ll be released at Christmas.

With shooting finally kicking off on Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, the cast continues to grow, with Greg Kinnear and Josh Lawson joining the ensemble as production continues in Atlanta.

Deadline reports on the casting news, but unfortunately they don’t have any info on the character either actor will play.

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy sees the return of Will Ferrell (Ron Burgundy), Paul Rudd (Brian Fantana), Steve Carell (Brick Tamland), David Koechner (Champ Kind), and Christina Applegate (Veronica Corningstone) with new characters played by the likes of Kristen Wiig, James Marsden, Dylan Baker, Meagan Good, and Harrison Ford.

The movie is set in the late 1970s, with the Action 4 News team having adapt to the ever-changing landscape of broadcast news after the advent of the 24-hour news cycle. We also known it involves a trip to New York.

Adam McKay is directing from a screenplay he co-wrote with Will Ferrell.

Harrison Ford is getting his comedy on, as THR reports that earlier rumours that he was considering making an appearance in Anchorman 2 were true, as he’s now joined Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd, Steve Carell, and David Koechner in the much-anticipated sequel.

Harrison Ford is set to play a legendary, well-known anchorman in the long-awaited movie (anyone willing to bet he’s supposed to be Ron Burgundy’s dad?). It isn’t known how large his role will be.

The story involves the Action 4 News team heading to New York City, so it’s it’s likely that’s where they meet up with Harrison Ford’s character. The film is set in the late 1970s, with Ron having to deal with changes in TV and the advent of 24-hour news channels. The sequel also stars Kristen Wiig, Christina Applegate, James Marsden, Dylan Baker, and Meagan Good.

Adam McKay is directing from a screenplay he co-wrote with Will Ferrell. Filming is kicking off soon in Atlanta.

With shooting kicking off on Anchorman: The Legend Continues, the cast continues to grow, with Dylan Baker and Meagan Good signing on to join the comedy ensemble for this much-anticipated sequel, according to Deadline.

Meagan Good, who currently stars in the TV drama Deception, will play the new boss of the Action 4 News team, which consists of Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell), Brick Tamland (Steve Carell), Champ Kind (David Koechner), and Brian Fantana (Paul Rudd). No details have been release about Dylan Baker’s character. Christina Applegate, James Marsden, and Kristen Wiig also star.

Yesterday we reported that John C. Reilly may have signed on to the movie, based on casting notice that was asking for Reilly look-alikes. However, a studio representative shot down the rumor with the odd explanation,
“We were looking for a stand-in for lighting purposes who looks like John C. Reilly. We always demand that every stand-in looks like John C. Reilly.” He may well still be in the movie, but it seems they don’t want to announce if officially yet.

The film will follow the Action 4 News team in the late 1970s, as they deal with the sweeping changes in broadcast news brought on by the advent of the 24-hour news cycle.

John C. Reilly has worked with Will Ferrell several times, but their collaborations didn’t start until after Anchorman. However that does mean there’s no room for him in the sequel, as Bleeding Cool has found a casting call that suggest Reilly will be making an appearance in Anchorman: The Legend Continues.

The call for Atlanta residents says, ‘Do you look like John C. Reilly? We’re seeking a caucasian male, 6’2″, any age. THIS SHOOTS TOMORROW, FEB 28th. Please submit your stats and 3 photos to [email protected] with the subject line JOHNNY DOUBLE.’

Although it’s only for someone who looks like John C. Reilly, it strongly suggests they’re looking for a double for the actor to aid with filming, while the real John will do the main job. But as it says the person will only be needed for a day, it’s likely Reilly’s role is small.

Adam McKay is once more directing, With Ferrell, Paul Rudd, Steve Carell and Christina Applegate returning, with newbies including James Marsden and Kristen Wiig. It’s due out this Christmas.

With Anchorman 2 gearing up to shoot, Adam McKay is filling in the new roles. Kristen Wiig recently signed on the star, and now Deadline says another new addition to the Anchorman family is James Marsden.

The actor will play what is described as a rival anchor and nemesis to Will Ferrell’s Ron Burgundy. Little is known about the story, except that it takes place in the late 1970s during the advent of the 24-hour news cycle. Needless to say, the Action 4 News team has trouble adapting to this news format, and we’d imagine Marsden will be a dashing younger newsman who challenges Ron’s more old-fashioned style

Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, David Koechner, and Christina Applegate are all reprising their Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy roles, with Adam McKay directing from a screenplay he co-wrote with Will Ferrell. Production is scheduled to start next month in Atlanta.

Anchorman 2 is gearing up to shoot (last we heard it was going to start filming next month) and now AintItCool suggests Terence Stamp might join the movie.

The website got the info from the actor himself at a screening of Song For Marion. Stamp told them he’d been chatting with “Will Ferrell’s people”, and that he’s up for playing a “Rupert Murdoch-type figure” in the movie. Terrence added that he’d love to do it, but as yet there hasn’t been a formal offer.

There’s been little news on the plot for Anchorman 2, although we do know Ferrell, Paul Rudd and Steve Carrell are returning, with Kristen Wiig recently signing up.

At the same event, Stamp also mentioned that he’s written a “loose sequel” to The Limey. However we’re unlikely ever to see it as the project halted when both Soderbergh and Christie retired from the business, and he isn’t sure if we’ll ever see it.

For years there were rumours and speculation about a sequel to Anchorman, but even since it was officially announced the progress to production has been painfully slow. However now it’s actually moving towards the shoot, and for the last couple of months it’s been known that producers were trying to get Kristen Wiig to star.

Now director Adam McKay has confirmed her involvement on Twitter, saying ‘Just found out Kristen Wiig officially on board for Anchorman 2. Cannonball!’

It’s still not been revealed what character she’ll be playing, although earlier speculation suggested she could be a women who gets involved with Steve Carell’s Brick Tamland. Others have said she could be the new boss in the newsroom, which upsets Ron Burgundy’s misogynistic machismo.

The plan is for shooting to start next month with the movie heading for a Christmas release.

The seemingly endless saga of getting Anchorman 2 onto our screens continues, with TheWrap reporting that Kristen Wiig is being eyed for a role in the movie. If a deal is reached, she’d play the love interest of Steve Carell’s Brick Tamland.

Anchorman: The Continues already has Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd, Steve Carell, David Koechner, and Christina Applegate set to return, with Adam McKay and Will Ferrell currently working on the script. All that is known about the story is that it will be set in the late 1970s and focusses on how the Action 4 News team tries to adapt to the changes in broadcast news.

Not too long ago is was revealed that director Adam McKay hopes to begin shooting in either January or February, but as it seems the script isn’t ready yet, things may get delayed.