Will Ferrell reveals he knew nothing about NASCAR before making Talladega Nights, the comedy that became a fan favorite in racing.

Will Ferrell revealed a hilarious detail about the origins of “Talladega Nights” as the NASCAR comedy celebrates its 20th anniversary.

Hollywood kept rejecting Anchorman, and Will Ferrell and Adam McKay were running out of patience. After facing a string of studio rejections, the comedy duo considered a different route: make a movie ...