Even the most beloved and entertaining movies can have a strange journey to the big screen and the Elf behind-the-scenes stories shed light on how the holiday favorite was made. Director Jon Favreau was making the transition from indie comedies to studio blockbusters with his own unique vision of how to bring this Christmas adventure to life. Will Ferrell was still establishing himself as a movie star while creating the iconic character of Buddy, the human who was raised by elves. These and other behind-the-scenes elements of Elf combined to create a movie fans are still laughing along with 20 years later.
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