He Says, She says

In the animated comedy Megamind now showing in cinemas, Will Ferrell and Tina Fey are out to save the world – if they don’t destroy it first. Ferrell voices the bumbling title character, a blue-faced supervillain who questions the meaning of life after killing his archrival, Metroman (Brad Pitt). Fey plays Roxanne Ritchi, the plucky reporter who helps Megamind put the kick back into his baby-seal boots. They seem to make a neat team on-screen, but we got to wondering, How about in real life? Do they know each other at all? So we quizzed them. Fey was all too ready to dish, while Ferrell said, “I’m going to fail miserably.” You be the judge.

Reader’s Digest: Why was Will an ideal costar

Fey: Because he’s made of wood. Also, he is very funny and has a soothing, friendly voice. And he looks good with blue skin.
Ferrell: Tina probably said the dashing good looks. Height. Prominent bone structure. Ability to whittle.

And Tina? What made her ideal?

Ferrell: Her beautifully conditioned hair.

What is Tina’s particular scent?

Ferrell: Not unlike that of an evergreen forest with the aroma of birthday cake.
Fey: Have you ever smelled an Italian sub sandwich? Like that.

And Will’s?

Fey: Rhubarb-y.

Any annoying habits on the set?

Fey: Will likes to shoot off firecrackers while you’re talking. He’ll probably say it’s my habit of bringing stray animals into the recording studio.
Ferrell: Tina will eat only with chopsticks.

How are you like your characters?

Fey: Roxy is not easily scared or intimidated, which I’d like to believe is a quality we have in common. She is a fast talker, as am I. And she has a tiny body and a big behind.
Ferrell: Let’s see. Megamind is handsome against all odds. We share that. He’s tenacious. I’m tenacious. He’s remarkably sensitive, and so am I. And we both have wardrobes consisting primarily of black leather. Wait. Scratch that. I don’t own any black leather.

Do either of you have any secret superpowers?

Fey: I’m able to turn anxiety into sleepiness.
Ferrell: I’ll go on record that Tina can do a 47-inch vertical leap and actually dunk a tennis ball. I can shuffle cards Vegas-style. Not everyone can do that.

What was the best thing about making this movie?

Ferrell: No personal grooming or hygiene was required. I prefer working that way.
Fey: There was no physical comedy, which can be hard on the old bones.

Did you see a different side of Will during filming?

Fey: I got to see so many facets of Will on Saturday Night Live, so no. I wish you would take that up with him. I was promised new sides.

What candy bar best describes you?

Ferrell: I’d have to say Snickers. Very solid. Dependable. Classic. Tina? No question. She’s 100 percent Almond Joy.