Will Ferrell‘s son, Magnus, recently performed on The Tonight Show and is a star people will be keeping their eyes on.
The 22-year-old musician has released an EP this week, and to skyrocket its promotion, he performed a song from it on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. It marked his first time ever playing his music on television, and has begun attracting the attention of not only his dad’s fans, but music enthusiasts from all around. Read more about his performance and how the internet reacted below.
Magnus Ferrell, Son Of Will Ferrell, Performs On ‘The Tonight Show’
There’s a new nepo baby generating headlines these days, and he just might start making waves in the music industry.
Magnus Ferrell, the 22-year-old son of Will Ferrell, is in the spotlight. He began building his music career while studying at USC, releasing his debut EP, Hasn’t Even Started, in April 2024. The six-track project showcased his jazz-influenced pop and R&B sound and helped establish him as an artist in his own right. He later signed with Republic Records and this month released a new EP, Groove Therapy, including the breakout single “Asleep Talking.”
The USC alum reached another major milestone this week when he made his debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on September 29th. As the episode’s musical guest, he performed “Asleep Talking” for the late-night show’s audience, marking a high-profile television appearance during a major year for his career.
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Social Media Users React To Magnus' Performance
Not long after the 'nepo baby's' performance aired, it didn't take long for internet users to start chiming in.
Given that his dad is a beloved and iconic comedic actor, it seemingly wasn't hard for Magnus' music and live performance to catch people's attention. However, he's already getting much better feedback than some 'nepo babies' get, as music fans and more are already impressed with his talents, leaving positive comments under his performance on social media.
"I would never have thought that this is Will Ferrell's son," commented a YouTube user. "He's got a soulful voice. Mangus is amazing. His father should be feeling proud right now."
"Love his music," wrote another. "All the best to him. I'll be front row at a show."
"What a voice!" a user commented. "I could listen to him all day. Go, Magnus!"
One fan wrote that Magnus' EP was "perfect," as another added, "Magnus Ferrell is one of the sweetest people I've ever met."
"So amazed by this TV debut and lucky to say I've heard this song LIVE!" they added.
