And now, Han Solo with the news. Yes, that's Han/Indiana Jones/Harrison Ford, joining star Will Ferrell on the set of "Anchorman: The Legend Continues," the long-awaited sequel to the 2004 comedy "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy."

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Will Ferrell and Harrison Ford are seen on the set of "Anchorman: The Legend Continues."

Ford is reportedly playing a legendary newsman who's being compared to Tom Brokaw. But since the "Anchorman" series will do anything for a laugh, his role will surely be given a twist.  The actor reportedly arrived on set with a full head of grey hair, but had it dyed dark before heading out at Ferrell's side. He's no scruffy-looking Nerf-herder here.

Ford's addition has some movie fans excited. "My, my, the prospect of this is miles more thrilling than his reprisal of Han Solo," wrote Nick Newman at The Film Stage. 

Wrote Geoff LaTulippe on Twitter, "Harrison Ford is in ANCHORMAN II. I don't even know how to handle the joy of the world anymore."

Ford's sat behind a fake news desk before -- he won praise for his role as an anchorman in the 2010 comedy "Morning Glory."

"Anchorman: The Legend Continues" opens Dec. 20. Joining Ferrell and Ford are stars Steve Carrell, Paul Rudd, Kristen Wiig, James Marsden and David Koechner.

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Stay classy, "Anchorman" fans. Ron Burgundy and the entire cast from 2004's "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy" will return to theaters with a sequel one year from now, opening Dec. 20, 2013.

Star Will Ferrell confirmed the sequel back in March on "Conan," while decked out in his red anchorman's jacket. And this week, producer Judd Apatow and director Adam McKay tweeted the exact date.

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Will Ferrell as Ron Burgundy.

"It is kind of a big deal," tweeted Apatow, quoting the first film.

Ferrell will return as Burgundy, with Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, David Koechner, Christina Applegate and Vince Vaughn also expected to return.

"Hey America, did you miss my hot breath in your ear?" Ferrell's Burgundy says in a trailer for the new film.

"In this movie, we play witches," Carell's Brick announces.

"Brick, what could you possibly be describing?" asks Ferrell. 

The new film is called "Anchorman: The Legend Continues."

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