 Kristen Wiig arrives to the Vanity Fair Oscar Party for the 84th Annual Academy Awards at the Sunset Tower on February 26, 2012 in West Hollywood, California. (Adrian Sanchez-Gonzales/AFP)
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Bridesmaids star Kristen Wiig has landed a role in the sequel to Will Ferrell's popular cult comedy Anchorman.
Ferrell is re-teaming with original cast members Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd and Steve Carell for the follow-up and a new addition looks set to spice up the sequel.
In a post on her Twitter.com page, Applegate writes, "So excited Kristen Wiig has joined our cast for anchorman2. Going 2 b (to be the) best movie ever made. Besides the best movies ever made."
Anchorman: The Legend Continues is set for release later this year.