Shortly after, a short film featuring outtakes from the movie premiered. Since its debut, the video has been viewed more than 80 million times, and is a 'Chosen One' meaning it was never rated by Funny or Die members. The film premiered on Apon Ferrell and McKay's video website, Funny or Die. The film was directed by Adam McKay and Drew Antzis and written by Ferrell and McKay. The landlord is a two-year-old girl (played by McKay's daughter, Pearl) who dresses as a princess, swears at her tenant and is finally calmed by taking Will's beer. In the film, Ferrell's character is harassed by his landlord for overdue rent money. The Landlord is a 2007 short comedy film starring Will Ferrell, Pearl McKay, and featuring Adam McKay.