Was Will Ferrell supposed to be in Elf?

Was Will Ferrell supposed to be in Elf?

WATCHING Elf may be your yearly Christmas tradition, but there’s some surprising facts most of us don’t know about the film. It’s hard to imagine anyone but Will Ferrell acing the part of Buddy – but producers didn’t agree, and originally cast a different A-list actor for the role.

Who played Santa in Elf?

Edward Asner
Elf (2003) – Edward Asner as Santa – IMDb.

Did Will Ferrell play Santa Claus?

Ed Asner in ‘Elf’ The Will Ferrell starrer centers on oprhaned baby (Buddy) who sneaks into Santa Claus’ sack and spends his childhood (and adulthood) in the North Pole believing he is an elf.

Who played the fake Santa in Elf?

Artie Lange
The Fake Santa is a minor antagonist in Elf. He is played by Artie Lange in the film and is voiced by Jay Leno in Elf: Buddy’s Musical Christmas.

Who played Baby Elf?

Baby Buddy was originally supposed to be played by twin boys. But, because they wouldn’t stop crying, the twins were replaced with triplet girls. Ralphie (Peter Billingsley) from “A Christmas Story” had a cameo as Ming Ming the Elf. He’s the elf who told Buddy he had “special talents.”

Who plays father Christmas in Elf?

Edward Asner as Santa Claus, a holiday figure who finds Buddy in his sack and gives him to Papa Elf to raise.

Why did Will Ferrell leave Elf?

But for Elf 2, Ferrell was reportedly offered a whopping $29 million — which is a pretty insane amount of money. So why did Will turn it down? Well, according to The Hollywood Reporter, it’s because he felt that the film was just way too similar to the first movie.

How did they make Buddy the Elf look so big?

The teams worked with a two-thirds scale that would allow Ferrell to seem bigger than his elven counterparts. Afterward, the crew would adjust the height of the cameras and objects to bring the optical illusion to life.

Who plays fake Santa in Elf?

Is the actor of Elf dead?

Ed Asner — the gruff-voiced actor known for starring roles in iconic titles like Jon Favreau’s Elf (2003) and Pixar’s Up (2009) — has died at the age of 91.

What does Santa say in Elf?

“Treat every day like Christmas.” “There’s room for everyone on the Nice List.” “We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup.” “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.”