'He's my God!' Kanye West heaps praise on funnyman Will Ferrell... and wants star to play him in biopic 

By Mike Larkin For Dailymail.com

Published: 20:42 EST, 15 September 2016 | Updated: 21:51 EST, 15 September 2016

There are not many people that would argue against Will Ferrell's comedic talents.

But Kanye West raised him to the level of a deity as he waxed lyrical about the Anchorman favourite in a new interview.

The 39-year-old also paid the former Saturday Night Live star the ultimate compliment - saying he wants his fellow clown to play him in movie about his life.

Oh God: Kanye West has said he wants his personal deity Will Ferrell to play him in a biopic
Oh God: Kanye West has said he wants his personal deity Will Ferrell to play him in a biopic

Oh God: Kanye West has said he wants his personal deity Will Ferrell to play him in a biopic

The praise session began when the rapper compared himself to Will's character in Elf, explaining that he wants to 'bring joy to the world' with his creations.

Self-styled fashion guru Kanye told W Magazine: 'I'm the elf that's Will Ferrell, that's too big for his hands to make the toys.'

He then began to gush over the Get Hard favourite, explaining he is 'royalty' to him.

The College Dropout star added: 'He is one of my personal gods. I would like Will Ferrell to play me in The Kanye West Story. Can you make that happen?' 

How Kanye sees himself: The rapper described himself as the fashion world's version of Elf character William 'Buddy' Hobbs

How Kanye sees himself: The rapper described himself as the fashion world's version of Elf character William 'Buddy' Hobbs

Kanye's bible: The movie has inspired him to 'bring joy to the world' with his creations

Kanye's bible: The movie has inspired him to 'bring joy to the world' with his creations

Taking the insightful simile forward Kanye also claimed he is the fashion industry's version of one of Santa Claus' devoted elves.

Of course, if Kanye is going to be played by Will, that leaves open the question of who will feature as his high-class wife Kim Kardashian.

Keeping up with the SNL link, an obvious candidate would be Nesim Pedrad, who gained national fame for her turns as the reality television personality during her five year spell on the comedy sketch show. 

But who will play Kim: Concerned fans are no doubt already wondering who will feature as America's sweetheart

But who will play Kim: Concerned fans are no doubt already wondering who will feature as America's sweetheart

A more adventurous choice would be award-winning Murder She Wrote legend Angela Lansbury, who would bring gravitas to what would surely be an iconic role.

The English actress would also bring impressive comedic chops, important if working with Ferrell, as fans of her work in children's classic Bedknobs And Broomsticks would attest.

She may also have an open schedule, as her representatives said she would not be appearing in a recently rumoured role in Game Of Thrones. 

Obvious candidates: Nesim Pedrad played the reality star on SNL while silver screen legend Angela Lansbury would bring gravitas to the role
Obvious candidates: Nesim Pedrad played the reality star on SNL while silver screen legend Angela Lansbury would bring gravitas to the role

Obvious candidates: Nesim Pedrad played the reality star on SNL while silver screen legend Angela Lansbury would bring gravitas to the role

Keeping it real: The self-styled fashion guru spoke out in the new  issue of W Magazine

Keeping it real: The self-styled fashion guru spoke out in the new  issue of W Magazine

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