Facts About The Upcoming Comedy 'The House'

The synopsis of the comedy The House begins with Scott, who is played by Will Ferrell and Kate Johansen, played by Amy Poehler, lose their daughter Alex’s college fund, they later become desperate to earn it back so she can pursue her dream of attending a university. But with the help of their friendly neighbor Frank, also played by Jason Mantzoukas, they decide to start an illegal casino in the basement of his house.

It’s alleged that Mariah Carey was supposed to have a role as herself in The House, but apparently the pop star took the role a little bit too literal and was too much like her diva self. The movie revolves around two parents, Will Ferrell and Poehler, who start an underground casino in their basement to try and raise money to pay for their daughter's college tuition. Things quickly turned ugly when Mariah Carey showed up on set.

The lead actor, Will Ferrell, was recently interviewed on The Late Show With Seth Myers to promote the movie ‘The House’ and its reported that he discussed Mariah Carey's contribution in the movie.

Will Ferrell in his interview referred to certain demands which were made by the pop star, Mariah Carey, that apparently were not met either on or off set. Will Ferrell was reported saying: "There were suggestions that weren't executed. She was on our set and, um, things happened. Things happened and didn't happen. Let's put it this way: at about midnight, I got a knock on my trailer and said "you can just go home. We're not going to get to you."