Listen to Kristen Wiig’s Delightful Will & Harper Song

Grab a friend and enjoy Kristen Wiig’s delicious songs Will and Harper. Netflix has released the theme song for its hit documentary to celebrate the film’s first release on the platform. “Will & Harper Go West,” which Wiig sings over the end credits, pays tribute to the enduring friendship of comedian Will Ferrell and writer Harper Steele. The film follows the friends as they embark on a journey following Steele’s transition, which allows her to get a taste of life as a woman by visiting her favorite places.

Will and Harper It involves a joke in which friends call Wiig and demand that she write a song for their trip. Wiig awkwardly agrees and then seemingly ghosts them along the way. “Harper & Will” marks a touching finale as their experiences together come full circle. The film offers a warm, entertaining and inclusive road map for allyship.

netflix previously announced She said she will campaign for the original song, written by Wiig and Sean Douglas, in the upcoming Academy Awards race. Just one song from a documentary, “I Need to Wake Up” by Melissa Ethridge An Inconvenient Truthhas won the award so far. Last year, Jon Batiste and Dan Wilson earned nominations for Netflix’s “Never Gone.” American Symphony. Wiig is already hitting the campaign trail; Surprise performance of the song at the film’s New York premiere. The star was previously nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. Bridesmaids.

Will and Harper This year, it is the favorite of the audience and critics of the festival circuit. The film, directed by Josh Greenbaum, debuted as one of the prominent documentaries at the Sundance Film Festival and came in second. People’s Choice Award For a documentary at the Toronto International Film Festival this month. Will and Harper Although the documentary branch shut down broadcasters and celebrity-driven documentaries last year, it is seen as a strong contender in the Oscar race. The film also faces international competition from Netflix competitors daughtersboth of them Hollywood Reporter And Diversity they touched to win and Mountain Queen: Peaks of Lhakpa SherpaSo Wiig might be the film’s best bet on the awards front. Oscar shortlists, highlighting 15 documentaries and songs, will be announced on December 17.

Will and Harper currently streaming on Netflix.