Will Ferrell Reveals Why He Turned Down an ‘Elf’ Sequel Despite $29 Million Payday: It Was ‘Not Good’

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Will Ferrell shared the supposed REAL reason why a second Elf movie never hit the big screen!

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Will Ferrell opted out of playing Buddy the Elf a second time despite being offered a $29 million paycheck.

Elf because he didn’t believe in its story.The actor described the premise of the sequel to the 2003 film, which took over $222 million at the box office, as being too similar to the original.“I would have had to promote the movie from an honest place, which would’ve been, like, ‘Oh no, it’s not good.

Will Ferrell is opening up about his decision not to do an Elf sequel.

“Elf” has cemented itself as a holiday classic throughout the years. Despite the cheery flick grossing over $220 million at the box office at the time and even spawning a 2010 Broadway musical, a sequel never came around to fruition.Ferrell, 54, has been candid in the past about saying no to a $29 million offer to star in a second film.

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