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This is not an April Fools joke. “SNL” alums Will Ferrell and Kristen Wiig are starring in a Lifetime movie, a network representative told TheWrap.

“A Deadly Adoption” is meant to be a campy take on the TV movie genre. The two-hour movie stars Ferrell and Wiig as a married couple taking care of the pregnant woman (played by “90210’s” Jessica Lowndes), whose baby they plan to adopt. Their plans become complicated as the dramatic thriller plays out.

Ferrell serves as an executive producer through his and Adam McKay‘s Gary Sanchez Productions with Mar Vista Entertainment and National Picture Show. Rachel Lee Goldenberg (“Escape From Polygamy,” “Love at the Christmas Table”) directed the movie, which was written by Andrew Steele (“The Spoils of Babylon”). Steele also executive produces alongside Sharon Bordas, Fernando Szew and Jessica Elbaum.

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Already shot and set for a summer release, the movie will become part of Lifetime’s 25th anniversary celebration of its TV movie production.

Lifetime’s first movie, “Memories of Murder,” aired in 1990. Recently, it has aired “Flowers in the Attic” and its sequel, “Petals on the Wind,” “Aaliyah,” “Whitney,” “Liz & Dick,” a remake of “Steel Magnolias” and “The Trip to Bountiful.”

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THR first reported the “A Deadly Adoption” deal.

The Scene at Comedy Central's Justin Bieber Roast: Kevin Hart, Snoop, Shaq, Will Ferrell (Photos)

The man of the hour takes a selfie with Beliebers.
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Joining Roast Master Kevin Hart at the taping are roasters Hannibal Buress, Chris D'Elia, Natasha Leggero, Ludacris, Shaquille O'Neal, Jeffrey Ross, Snoop Dogg, and Martha Stewart. Special will air Monday, March 30 at 10 p.m.
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We don't even want to know what comedian and roaster Jeffrey Ross is doing dressed as the pope.

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"Workaholics" actors Anders Holm and Blake Anderson show Justin Bieber the escape route.
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Yes, Justin, you have to leave your trailer.
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Actor and comedian Kevin Hart will serve as the night's roast master.

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Rapper Snoop Dogg, one of Justin Bieber's mentors, will roast the pop singer.
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Home economics doyenne Martha Stewart will roast the misbehaving Bieber.
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"Undateable" actor Chris D'Elia will serve as a roaster.

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Roast veteran Natasha Leggero won't hold any punches.
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"Pretty Little Liars" star Ashley Benson will watch them murder Justin Bieber with jokes.
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Roaster Shaquille O'Neal is around to judge if the jokes are a slam dunk.

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Chrissy Teigen is getting a leg up on the competition.
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Celebrity attorney Gloria Allred will make sure Justin Bieber doesn't get arrested.
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Justin Bieber waits backstage.

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Justin Bieber waits backstage with a choir about to take the stage.
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Kendall Jenner, on left, and Kourtney Kardashian grab a drink while waiting for the roast to start.
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A winged Justin Bieber mannequin descended down on the roast.

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Comedians Hannibal Buress and Chris D'Elia, domestic expert Martha Stewart, rapper Snoop Dogg, and honoree Justin Bieber on the dais.
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Oh, Justin, you don't want to do that.
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Will Ferrell makes a surprise appearance as "Anchorman" character Ron Burgundy.

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Snoop Dogg on Kevin Hart: “Kevin is from Philadelphia, just like Bill Cosby. And just like Bill Cosby — women can’t tell when Kevin is inside them.”
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Ludacris on Shaquille O’Neal: “Shaq is the first player in the NBA whose shoe size, IQ and jersey are all the same number.
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Martha Stewart, roastmaster Kevin Hart, and Justin Bieber on the dais.

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Shaquille O'Neal takes his turn at Justin Bieber.
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Jeff Ross on Bieber’s ex-girlfriend: “Did you break up with Selena Gomez because she grew a mustache before you?”
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Natasha Leggero on fellow roaster Martha Stewart: “I’m not saying Martha Stewart is old, but she needs a new Walker more than the ‘Fast and Furious’ franchise.”
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Chris D’elia on Shaquille O’Neal: “People don’t realize this, but those ‘I Can’t Breathe” T-shirts were about Shaq’s last season with the Celtics.”
Pete Davidson on Kevin Hart fans: “If you don’t know who Kevin Hart is, congratulations on finishing college. Kevin’s next special is just him jiggling keys at you.”
Justin Bieber gets his turn at the roasters.
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Justin Bieber wants you.
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Justin Bieber is reunited with the adorable monkey he adopted then abandoned.
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