Will Ferrell’s son Magnus Ferrell is ready to earn a spot in the music industry thanks to his own talents.
“The great thing about me wanting to do music is that I have to make good music for people to react to good music,” Magnus, 21, exclusively shared with Us Weekly at iHeartRadio’s 102.7 KIIS FM Wango Tango presented by Fiji Airways. “Sure, there’s been opportunities, and I’ve gotten extra opportunities because of my parents, but I still had to show up for the occasion.”
While Will, 57, and his wife, Viveca Paulin, have found success in the acting world, Magnus said he’s always been more intrigued by the music industry.
Before studying acting at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, Magnus was busy playing piano starting from the age of five.
Although he didn’t get into the university’s songwriting program, Magnus kept pursuing music on the side before taking a break from USC to focus on his record deal.
“I’ve done all the work to show up,” he explained to Us from Huntington Beach, California, where Gwen Stefani, Doja Cat, Meghan Trainor and more artists performed live. “I still feel like I have to prove myself, and I’m going to continue to prove myself just because it’s what I love to do, and I obsess over it. I know I can’t think about anybody else besides the music, and I’m excited to show the world.”
Magnus is quick to describe his music as “groove therapy” because he finds his passion to be “therapeutic.”
“I have a lot of groovy influences,” he explained. “I love Stevie Wonder. I love Michael Jackson, anything Soul Train and also some jazz influences. I’m a jazz piano player from the start. How I met some of my closest friends was from jazz piano, so it’s just what I call groove therapy.”
Snippets of Magnus’ sound and vibe can be seen on his social media account. He’s quick to ask for feedback from fans while also showing off his unique fashion style that often comes from thrift shopping.
As he continues to follow his musical passions, Magnus is grateful for his parents’ support and for the simple fact that Will and Viveca, 56 — who also share sons Mattias, 18, and Axel, 15 — allowed him to have a normal childhood.
“I’m so grateful,” he said. “I could have turned out a very wildly different human being, but I’m so thankful. I didn’t really even know what [my dad] did until I was 11.”
Magnus’ upbringing has also allowed him to savor every moment as he works to turn his dreams into a reality.
“I’m the most excited about the music than I’ve ever been before,” he added. “I’m just excited to show that with the world and see what we could make happen.”
