Hägar the Horrible (2000 film)

Hägar the Horrible (also known as The Hägar the Horrible Movie) is a 2000 American fanasty adventure comedy film directed by Paul Feig, who also produced with Ivan Reitman. The film is based on the comic strip of the same name created by Dik Browne. The film stars Zach Galifianakis as the title character, with Reese Witherspoon, Matthew McConaughey, Michael Cera, Scarlett Johansson, Andrew Garfield, with Sara Paxton and Johnny Depp in supporting roles.

Produced by Columbia Pictures, Hägar the Horrible was released by Sony Pictures in the United States on December 15, 2000. The film earned mixed reviews from critics, who praised galifianakis's performance, but criticized its dark theme and adult humor. Hägar the Horrible grossed $310 million worldwide, making it the seveth-highest grossing film of 2000 behind How the Grinch Stole Christmas. It won the Academy Award for Best Makeup as well as getting nominations for Best Art Direction and Best Costume Design.

Cast
Zach Galifianakis as Hägar

Reese Witherspoon as Helga

Matthew McConaughey as Lucky Eddie

Michael Cera as Hamlet

Scarlett Johansson as Honi

Andrew Garfield as Lute

Sara Paxton as Hernia

Johnny Depp as Dr. Zook

Development
Sony Pictures' interest in the film rights to the Hägar the Horrible series dates back to 1987, but creator Dik Browne did not want to sell them, in 1994 Browne changed his mind, the plan was for it to be an traditionally animated film with Michael Keaton as Hägar and Jason Alexander as Lucky Eddie. This Version was Scrapped for Unknown Reasons, in 1995 the plan was changed, instend of begining an Animated Film, it would be Live-Action, Chris Farley was initially offered the role of Hägar but turned it down due to Schduling Conflicts with Saturday Night Live. Robin Williams, Javier Bardem, and Zach Galifianakis were all considered to replace Farley, with the role eventually going to Galifianakis. Paul Feig was chosen to direct. Filming began in November 1999, and finished in April 2000.