Will Ferrell Turned Down $29M for an ‘Elf’ Sequel
ANAHEIM, CA - NOVEMBER 09: In this handout image provided by Disney Parks, actor Will Ferrell, star of the popular holiday film "Elf," dons a Mickey Mouse-inspired Elf hat and poses with Santa Goofy in front of the holiday-themed Sleeping Beauty Castle November 9, 2012 at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Paul Hiffmeyer/Disney Parks via Getty Images)
During a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Will Ferrell revealed that he turned down $29 million to come back for an Elf sequel. According to Ferrell, he turned down the sequel because the story was similar to the original 2003 film.
I would’ve had to promote the movie from an honest place, said Ferrell. It would’ve been like, ‘Oh no it’s not good, I just couldn’t turn down that much money.’ When Elf was released it was a huge hit raking in $223 million at the box office and becoming a Christmas classic.
Will Ferrell says he still doesn’t regret turning down $29 million for an "Elf" sequel. 🎅🏻
— Complex (@Complex) October 29, 2021
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