Los Angeles: Funnyman Will Ferrell is eyeing a role in 'Russ & Roger Go Beyond' The 47-year-old actor is circling the role of Russ Meyer, while a number of actors are courting to play Roger Ebert in the film, reported Deadline.

The film will center on provocative director Meyer and movie critic Ebert. They worked together in 1970's 'Beyond the Valley of the Dolls', which became Ebert's one and only screenwriting credit.