Will Ferrell reveal the surprising role he had in the OJ Simpson trial while his co-star Reese Witherspoon reveals the reaction her fellow jurors had to her when she was called to jury duty

Will Ferrell has spoken about how he played a part in the infamous OJ Simpson trial as he appears on the Graham Norton Show this week.

The actor, 57, appeared on the chat show with his You’re Cordially Invited co-star Reese Witherspoon, who also spoke about her experience in the courtroom.

Revealing the ‘oddest gig’ he had ever had, Will revealed he was asked to perform for the jurors at the OJ Simpson trial because they were sequestered for so long.

He recalled: ‘I was doing improv at the Groundlings Theatre in LA at the same time the OJ Simpson trial was going on. 

‘The jury was sequestered for a long time and couldn’t goblond anywhere, so someone came up with the idea of performing our sketch show for them in the court to lighten the mood. It was just us and the jurors. 

‘They seemed mildly entertained, but it was very bizarre.’

Will Ferrell (pictured) has spoken about how he played a part in the infamous OJ Simpson trial as he appears on the Graham Norton Show this week

The actor, 57, appeared on the chat show with his You’re Cordially Invited co-star Reese Witherspoon (pictured), who also spoke about her experience in the courtroom

Will said: ‘The jury was sequestered for a long time and couldn’t goblond anywhere, so someone came up with the idea of performing our sketch show for them in the court to lighten the mood. It was just us and the jurors’ (pictured OJ Simpson on trial)

Reece, recalling her own jury service, revealed ‘About seven years after Legally Blonde came out I was called up to do two solid weeks.’ 

Reece plays, Elle Woods, a sorority girl who attempts to win back her ex-boyfriend Warner Huntington III by getting a Juris Doctor degree at Harvard Law School.

She continued: ‘When we went to deliberation and it came to choosing a foreman, the entire jury picked me. When I asked them why, they said it was because I went to law school!’

The actors were on the programme to discuss their new screwball wedding comedy and revealed when they first worked together more than 20 years ago.

Reece said: ‘We met on Saturday Night Live in 2001 and 22 short years later we came up with an idea! I actually said yes to the movie and working with Will before I knew what the plot was, I just wanted to do it.’

Will says: ‘I had the best time, and it would be a dream to work together again.’

Reese went on to discuss the impact her booked club has had after it gained a reputation for boosting the careers of female writers. 

She said: ‘In 2013 I read a truly terrible script that was so negative towards women, and I thought I could do better. 

Revealing the ‘oddest gig’ he had ever had, Will revealed he was asked to perform for the jurors at the OJ Simpson trial because they were sequestered for so long

Reece plays, Elle Woods, a sorority girl who attempts to win back her ex-boyfriend Warner Huntington III by getting a Juris Doctor degree at Harvard Law School

‘I put my money into a company and the first three books I bought were Gone Girl, Wild, and Big Little Lies. I pick one book a month and turn some into shows. 

‘What I hadn’t understood is how featuring a book can change the author’s life in terms of economics. It is the meaningful and unexpected part of starting the company.’

Talking about his critically acclaimed documentary, Will & Harper, Will said: ‘The reaction has been surprising – we really didn’t know what we had. It has been a remarkable time for Harper. 

‘She was so brave to tell her story, and she has become a centrepiece for continuing to fight for trans rights around the world and especially in the United States right now.’