The untitled project is based on an original idea developed internally at Mosaic Media Group and purchased by Sony.
David Guion and Michael Handelman will pen the screenplay, and Michael De Luca and Jonathan Kadin are overseeing the project for Sony Pictures Entertainment.
Ferrell is known for his film work in the "Anchorman" movies, "Step Brothers," "The Other Guys," "Old School," "Elf" and more.