Will Ferrell shocks fans with a grizzled, viral take on his beloved Buddy the Elf character, revealing the spontaneous backstory behind his unexpected public stunt.
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Ferrell turned up at a Los Angeles Kings game in December 2024 as a disheveled, chain-smoking and beer-drinking version of Buddy, catching the broadcasting team off guard and sparking widespread speculation about a potential Elf sequel.
Despite New Line Cinema's $29 million offer for an Elf 2, Ferrell has consistently turned down the opportunity to officially reprise the role, citing concerns about a 'rehashed premise', though his surprise appearance proves he hasn't completely abandoned the character.