Will Ferrell's Son Magnus Says John C. Reilly Once Sang an Entire Opera Song During Dinner: 'It Was the Most Amazing Thing'

Mar. 15, 2025

(Left-right:) John C. Reilly; Magnus and Will Ferrell.Photo:Barry Brecheisen/Getty; Gareth Cattermole/Getty

Barry Brecheisen/Getty; Gareth Cattermole/Getty

Will Ferrell’sson Magnushas seen his share of wild dinner guests.According to Magnus, 20, his dad’s friendJohn C. Reillyonce treated a party to a sweet serenade. In aLightweights Podcast with Joe Vulpisinterviewclipnewly resurfaced on TikTok, he didn’t hesitate in naming Reilly, 59, as the “craziest person who came over for family dinner.”“We were doing this Christmas thing where we had close friends and family,” recalled Magnus. “John C. Reilly was there. And it was pretty normal. And then he just at one point started singing opera.”The Oscar-nominatedChicagostar performed an entire aria, he added, laughing. “It was the most amazing thing. Like, it was bizarre! But then you’re like, ‘Wait, this is so funny.’ ”Will, 57, shares Magnus and two other sons, Mattias and Axel, withViveca Paulin, his wife since 2000. Reilly, who has starred with Will in multiple comedy hits including 2008’sStep Brothers, shares two sons with wifeAlison Dickey.(Left-right:) Viveca Paulin, Will Ferrell, Marrias Paulin Ferrell and Magnus Paulin Ferrell in 2024.Matt Baron/BEI/ShutterstockMagnus also told Vulpis that he didn’t watch his father’s age-inappropriate movies until he was older. “There are still some movies I haven’t seen yet, just cuz I haven’t seen them,” he said. “I haven’t seenBlades of Glory— which is kind of a crime.”“Step Brothers, I think, is my favorite one out of his movies. I just think it’s funny.”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.John C. Reilly and Will Ferrell in 2018.JB Lacroix/WireImageMagnus has joined his parents on the red carpets of plenty of Will’s movies, including thedocumentaryWill & Harperlast September andDaddy’s Home 2in 2017.Last June, Magnus shed light on what it’s like having a comedian for a dad. In a video shared to hisTikTok, Will could be seen “dressed as a medieval lordto embarrass me at prom,” as Magnus wrote across the hilarious image.Magnus is credited in the role of Sea World Kid in his dad’s 2013 movieAnchorman 2: The Legend Continues. Among Will’s upcoming projects as both actor and producer isYou’re Cordially Invited, streaming on Prime Video Jan. 30.

Will Ferrell’sson Magnushas seen his share of wild dinner guests.

According to Magnus, 20, his dad’s friendJohn C. Reillyonce treated a party to a sweet serenade. In aLightweights Podcast with Joe Vulpisinterviewclipnewly resurfaced on TikTok, he didn’t hesitate in naming Reilly, 59, as the “craziest person who came over for family dinner.”

“We were doing this Christmas thing where we had close friends and family,” recalled Magnus. “John C. Reilly was there. And it was pretty normal. And then he just at one point started singing opera.”

The Oscar-nominatedChicagostar performed an entire aria, he added, laughing. “It was the most amazing thing. Like, it was bizarre! But then you’re like, ‘Wait, this is so funny.’ ”

Will, 57, shares Magnus and two other sons, Mattias and Axel, withViveca Paulin, his wife since 2000. Reilly, who has starred with Will in multiple comedy hits including 2008’sStep Brothers, shares two sons with wifeAlison Dickey.

(Left-right:) Viveca Paulin, Will Ferrell, Marrias Paulin Ferrell and Magnus Paulin Ferrell in 2024.Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock

Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock

Magnus also told Vulpis that he didn’t watch his father’s age-inappropriate movies until he was older. “There are still some movies I haven’t seen yet, just cuz I haven’t seen them,” he said. “I haven’t seenBlades of Glory— which is kind of a crime.”

“Step Brothers, I think, is my favorite one out of his movies. I just think it’s funny.”

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John C. Reilly and Will Ferrell in 2018.JB Lacroix/WireImage

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Magnus has joined his parents on the red carpets of plenty of Will’s movies, including thedocumentaryWill & Harperlast September andDaddy’s Home 2in 2017.

Last June, Magnus shed light on what it’s like having a comedian for a dad. In a video shared to hisTikTok, Will could be seen “dressed as a medieval lordto embarrass me at prom,” as Magnus wrote across the hilarious image.

Magnus is credited in the role of Sea World Kid in his dad’s 2013 movieAnchorman 2: The Legend Continues. Among Will’s upcoming projects as both actor and producer isYou’re Cordially Invited, streaming on Prime Video Jan. 30.

source: people.com