Lawson And Kinnear Are Hired For "Anchorman 2"

Josh Lawson and Greg Kinnear have joined the cast of "Anchorman: The Legend Continues" says Deadjine.

The story deals with the birth of 24-hour news channels and its impact on the San Diego news team led by Will Ferrell’s Ron Burgundy.

Original Anchorman cast members Paul Rudd, Steve Carell Christina Applegate and David Koechner are set to come back. It was recently announced that comedy actress Kristen Wiig (Bridesmaids) will also be joining the cast. Terence Stamp was also reported to be wanted for a "Rupert Murdoch-type" role in the follow-up. James Marsden is set to play a rival anchor and nemesis to Burgundy. Harrison Ford is set to play a legendary newscaster a la Tom Brokaw Dylan Baker and Meagan Good co-star

John C. Reilly is also rumored to be making an appearance in the film.

Adam McKay is back to direct and he and Ferrell penned the script for the film.

Judd Apatow will produce the picture.

Production is underway in Atlanta, with a December 20th 2013 release date being eyed.