Anchorman star Will Ferrell has revealed his dream movie role would be playing Simon Cowell in a biopic of his life.

The 42-year-old, who is famous for playing TV anchor Ron Burgundy in the flick, admitted that he would love to play the X Factor and American Idol judge in a movie.

He said: “I would love to play Simon Cowell in a movie - heck, I would love it. It would be my dream role. He’s become a legend in five years.

“Nobody in the States knew who he was five years ago and now he is one of the most famous people on TV. It wouldn’t be that hard for me to play him because I see a lot of Ron Burgundy in Simon Cowell.

“Like Simon, Ron was the biggest thing on TV, loved himself and had that whole irresistible middle-aged man thing going on. I could play Simon, but to be honest, Simon could play Ron.

“They are like long-lost twin brothers separated at birth. Simon Cowell and Ron Burgundy are pretty much the same role, apart from Simon being ruder.”