Will Ferrell has accepted a challenge from Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith to take part in a "drum battle".

The pair have been considered strong lookalikes fro quite some time and have decided to finally get together to help raise money as part of a charity event.

Ferrell has described the proposed “drum off” as "the greatest drum vs cowbell showdown the world has ever seen".

Smith has never reacted too kindly to comparisons, saying in an interview back in 2011: "[I] was at the premiere of [the film] Ladies Man [in 2000]. I'm looking at Will and thinking, 'People really think I look like him? I don't f**king look like that.' [Will] looks me up and down and says, 'You're very handsome,' and walks away."

Smith re-kindled his rivalry with his celebrity twin last week after posting a video on Instagram telling Ferrell to "stop impersonating [him]". He also added: "I've seen your [drum] skills. You don't got 'em."

He later added in an interview: "[Will] needs to seek professional help because I am obviously more talented and handsome than he is. Tell [him] any time, any place, I'll take him down. I don't want to embarrass him, but I'd say don't bring your family. Especially children. I don't want them to see this."

Ferrell responded by saying: "I saw your video and I graciously accept your invitation to a drum battle. We can do it on stage at a Red Hot Chili Peppers concert or in front of a mutually convenient public library. Your call."

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