Ferrell continued to land comedy roles in 2004 and 2005 in films such as Melinda and Melinda, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, Starsky & Hutch earning himself a place among Hollywood's Frat Pack.
Ferrell posteriormente continuou obtendo papeis en películas de comedia de 2004 e 2005, tales como Melinda e Melinda, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, e Starsky & Hutch, o que lle valeu un posto no "Frat Pack" de Hollywood.