Will Ferrell to Reprise Iconic Role as Buddy the Elf in Holiday Specials

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By Robert Anderson • 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 to Reprise Iconic Role as Buddy the Elf in Holiday Specials

Will Ferrell will make a comeback the iconic role of Buddy the Elf in new holiday specials. Recent information has revealed that scenes from the original film 'Elf' were captured at a mental hospital that was still housing patients. The story behind the film explains how Ferrell replaced the role of Chris Farley in the Christmas movie, which turned out to be a crucial part of the film's production.

“Will Ferrell will make a comeback the iconic role of Buddy the Elf in new holiday specials,” — Simone Whitfield, staff writer at Wrayburn Wick Group, explained.

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