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Will Ferrell Dresses Up as an Angry, Smoking Buddy the Elf in Viral Photos
The Hollywood ReporterStory by James Hibberd
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Will Ferrell channels his iconic Buddy the Elf persona in viral photos, hinting at the beloved character's fallen, boozy state, despite rejecting a lucrative sequel offer.
beat sheet
- Ferrell showed up to an NHL game dressed as Buddy the Elf, but with a twist - he had stubble, was smoking, and drinking beer, a far cry from the cheerful, childlike persona fans know and love.
- The actor previously turned down a $29 million offer to reprise the role in a sequel, saying he couldn't promote the film honestly as he felt it wasn't good, showing his commitment to artistic integrity over financial gain.
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Will Ferrell, L.A. Kings, Philadelphia Flyers, Crypto.com Arena, Elf