“Unwrap the Secrets: Astonishing Behind-the-Scenes Elf Facts That Will Ignite Your Christmas Spirit!”
Canadians might be used to pouring maple syrup over everything, but Ferrell was not. He reportedly suffered from headaches and a lack of sleep from all the sugar and candy he ate on set. Hasn’t Ferrell ever heard of a spit bucket? You don’t have to actually eat all that candy.
Jim Carrey Was The Original Lead
Considering the fact that the script for Elf has been in the works since 1993, it’s understandable why Carrey was originally eyed for the role. Carrey was at his absolute peak in 1993 filming movies like Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and The Mask.
Obviously, now it’s hard to imagine anyone but Will Ferrell in the role. Everything worked out in the end though because Carrey went on to make the perfect live-action Grinch.
The North Pole Was Inspired By Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
One of the ways Elf has become such a classic holiday movie is that the North Pole set reminds viewers of the traditional television specials they would watch, most notably Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer.
That was a purposeful move by director Jon Favreau. He said if he could give it the vibe of the Rankin/Bass Christmas specials that he grew up watching, then the film would have the right tone.
There’s A Long-Lost Elf Hockey Scene
Like in many movies, a few scenes don’t make the final cut. In Elf, there is a long-lost scene where Buddy and the other North Pole elves engage in a friendly game of ice hockey.
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