Will Ferrell Hits Cheerleader in the Face with a Basketball

Will Ferrell hit a New Orleans Pelicans' cheerleader in the face with a basketball and then got escorted out by security during halftime at the Lakers-Pelicans game.

But don't worry Ferrell fans! The cheerleader was in on it. It was all a part of a movie shoot.

According to the Huffington Post...the scene is for the upcoming film, "Daddy's Home," which also stars Mark Wahlberg, Linda Cardellini and Hannibal Buress.

We're really just curious how much she got paid to get pummeled by the comedian? Check it out. Looks like it's gonna be another hit for Ferrell!