For an actor to take a film outside the realm of what they are known for can be a career maker or breaker, and that’s just what Will Ferrell did when he accepted the role of Buddy the Elf. Previously known for his crude and adult humor, it’s a wonder how he even landed the role of the oversized, fun-loving elf. In the same interview, Ferrell spoke on the uncertainty involved in filmmaking, one that was maximized in the making of Elf by Ferrell playing a type of role that fans had never seen him play before. As he put it:




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