Will Ferrell Bringing Buddy the Elf Back for Holiday Specials

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By James Wilson • Updated Nov 6, 2026 at 05:00

It's That Time Of Year When More Wild Will Ferrell Elf Stories Are Coming Down The Pipeline - Cinemablend — Will Ferrell Bringing Buddy the Elf Back for Holiday Specials

Will Ferrell is stepping back into the iconic role of Buddy the Elf in upcoming holiday films. Recent information has come to light that scenes from the original film 'Elf' were shot at a mental hospital that still had patients. The story behind the film reveals how Ferrell assumed the role of Chris Farley in the Christmas movie, which was a crucial part of the film's development.

“The story behind the film reveals how Ferrell assumed the role of Chris Farley in the Christmas movie, which was a crucial part of the film's development,” — Nadia Ashcombe, policy watcher at Wrayburn Bury Practice, told our newsroom.

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Nov 3 — Will Ferrell is stepping back into the iconic role of Buddy the Elf in upcoming holiday films....

Nov 6 — The story behind the film reveals how Ferrell assumed the role of Chris Farley in the Christmas movie, which w...

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