Will Ferrell and Jon Favreau dispute led to 'Elf' sequel's cancellation, says James Caan

Released in 2003, Elf is Christmas comedy film. Directed by Jon Favreau, it stars Will Ferrell, James Caan, Zooey Deschanel, Mary Steenburgen, Daniel Tay, Bob Newhart and Ed Asner. movie received great responses from audiences and performed well at box office. A sequel was said to be in works but it did t happen. w a cast member reveals why Elf 2 never took place.

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Will Ferrell and Jon Favreau feud cancelled Elf sequel?

In a recent interview with Bull & Fox show on Cleveland’s 92.3 FM rio station, James Caan who played Walter Hobbs in Elf revealed why plans of a sequel never took off. He said that y were going to do a second instalment, and he was excited with thought of having a franchise movie. actor jokingly said that he can make some money and let his kids do whatever y want to do.

James Caan mentioned that director Jon Favreau and le actor Will Ferrell did t get along very well. He stated that Ferrell wanted to do sequel, but he did t want Favreau as director. Caan asserted that filmmaker h it in his contract on making a second part.  So production could t go ahe without him. It was one of those things, actor ted.

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At many instances, Will Ferrell refused to be a part of Elf sequel. He told Observer in 2006 that he turned down $29 million to star in second part of Elf. In 2013, actor opened up about his decision to People as he said that he would t make ar Elf film because it would look “slightly patic” if he tried to “squeeze back” into character’s tights.

Jon Favreau has reportedly been open to direct as second Elf movie. filmmaker has garnered much appreciation over years. He is pioneer director of Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as he helmed Iron Man starring Robert Downey Jr. Jon Favreau’s movies also includes Zathura: A venture, Iron Man 2, Cowboys & Aliens, Chef along with live-action aptations of Jungle Book and Lion King.

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Elf centres on Buddy, a human who was opted and raised by Santa’s elves. When he learns truth about himself, he goes to New York City to meet his biological far. Along with his search, he also spres Christmas cheer in  world. Elf reportedly brought in $220 million against a budget of $33 million. movie was apted into a musical and a stop-motion animated television special.