'Anchorman 2' Trailer Released: Ron Burgundy Excites Fans

By Emma Koonse, Christian Post Reporter Thursday, June 20, 2013

"Anchorman" fans are clamoring over the sneak peek at the upcoming sequel to the film, as the trailer was released on Wednesday.

"Anchorman: The Legend Continues," or "Anchorman 2" as it is often called, is the highly-anticipated sequel to "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy."

Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'" plays while the famous news anchors move from San Diego to New York City as they attempt to build a 24-hour news program in the 1-minute, 43-second clip.

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"I'm going to do the one thing that God put Ron Burgundy on this Earth to do, have Salon Quality hair and read the news," said Will Ferrell's character before the trailer unveiled other hilarious clips.

"Saturday Night Live" star Kristen Wiig was previously confirmed as a cast member on "Anchorman 2." The actress will portray the wife of the mentally deficient weatherman Brick Tamland, portrayed by Steve Carrell.

On Twitter, moviegoers are sounding off on the trailer for "Anchorman 2."

Lati posted, "The trailer for Anchorman 2 looks hilarious, Kristen Wiig maaaan!!"

"Just watched the new Anchorman 2 trailer for the third time, so awesome," wrote William. "Can't wait for it to come out!"

Watch the trailer on YouTube here.

The film's cast also includes Christina Applegate and Will Ferrell, who will reprise their roles as Veronica Corningstone and Ron Burgundy, respectively.

Vince Vaughn, Harrison Ford and James Marsden are also set to appear in the film.

Furthermore, it is rumored that "Legally Blonde" star Luke Wilson will also join the "Anchorman 2" cast, according to Yahoo Movie News. And Kanye West has also been spotted on the film set in recent weeks.

"Anchorman 2" will premiere on Dec. 20, 2013.

In 2004, "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy" swept the box-office after its premiere.

The tongue-in-cheek comedy takes place in San Diego, California during the '70's. The film made Bravo's 100 funniest movies list, and was number 113 on Empire's 500 Greatest Movies of All Time list.