By Joseph Martinez -

The crowds lined the street in anticipation of funnymen Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis hitting the Red Carpet at "The Campaign" premiere Thursday August 2, 2012 at the Chinese Theater in Hollywood. They did not disappoint as they mingled with the fans, signing autographs and shaking hands like real candidates on the campaign trail might do.

The pair were joined at the premiere at by director Jay Roach and co-stars Dylan McDermott, Brian Cox, Katherine LaNasa and John Lithgow. Celebrity guests included Brooke Shields, Susanna Hoffs and Grant Show among others. (photos © 2012 Joe Martinez / PictureLux)

About the Film:

Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis star as rival North Carolina congressional candidates out to bury each other in this mud-slinging, back-stabbing, home-wrecking comedy that takes today’s political circus to the next level.  Because even when you think campaign ethics have hit rock bottom, there’s always room to dig a whole lot deeper. In theaters Nationwide on Friday August 10, 2012.

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