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- WF: No, we didn’t have a big enough budget, so I actually had to eat old New York City gum
- But it wasn’t as bad as you would think, still relatively favorable
- Good to know if you ever have to eat any gum off the streets
Accordingly, Why is there a shower in Elf? Deschanel recently told Entertainment Weekly that the shower scene, one of the most iconic from the film, wasn’t in the original script It was added after director Favreau discovered she was a singer, “I remember Jon Favreau telling me that they were catering it to whoever played the part
Why does Buddy the Elf eating cotton balls? The cotton balls Buddy eats while in the doctor’s office were actually cotton candy that had not been dyed Director Jon Favreau used a remote control to trigger the Jack in the Box toys to get the startled reactions from Will Ferrell
Are the street scenes in Elf real? Fun fact: Producers wanted to feature the famous Macy’s 34th street location, the largest store in the world, but Macy’s refused to have their name used So they settled on Gimbels, a now defunct NY department store–the exterior was shot at 5th Avenue and E 30th St and decorated with CGI
Further, Are the scenes in Elf real? In fact, the production’s budget was so limited that they had to “shoot on the fly” in New York with a small crew using “guerrilla” style All of the scenes were “real,” everything from Ferrell walking through traffic to interacting with people on the street
Who is the baby from Elf?
Daniel Tay as Michael Daniel was just 12 when he starred as Walter’s son in Elf
How old is Zoey Elf?
“I feel like with comedies, if I laugh out loud while reading a script, that’s a pretty darn good sign,” the Emmy-nominated actress said “I was only 21 when I made that movie
How old is Buddy the Elf?
Despite his child-like innocence, Buddy was very much a grown man by the time he sought out his birth father Walter Hobbs (James Caan) in New York City In fact, he’s canonically 30-years-old during the events of the movie
Why did Jim Carrey turn down Elf?
The script for Elf actually came to be way back in 1993 and was written with Carrey in mind Unfortunately, the production of the film took longer than expected (we’re talking 10 years longer), so Carrey turned down the role to pursue other projects
Who turned down the role of Elf?
The comic actor, who starred in the iconic Christmas film, has revealed he turned down millions to reprise his role in Elf 2
How much of Elf is improvised?
Aside from the jokes, the singing, the nostalgia and the quotable scenes, Favreau and producer Peter Billingsley spoke with “20/20” about some of the behind-the-scenes antics and stories from the set
Was Will Ferrell supposed to be in Elf?
WATCHING Elf may be your yearly Christmas tradition, but there’s some surprising facts most of us don’t know about the film It’s hard to imagine anyone but Will Ferrell acing the part of Buddy – but producers didn’t agree, and originally cast a different A-list actor for the role
Why was Gimbels used in Elf?
Fun fact: Producers wanted to feature the famous Macy’s 34th street location, the largest store in the world, but Macy’s refused to have their name used So they settled on Gimbels, a now defunct NY department store–the exterior was shot at 5th Avenue and E 30th St and decorated with CGI
Who did they originally want for Elf?
1 Jim Carrey was supposed to play Buddy the Elf When the script was first written in the 90s Jim Carrey was supposed to play Buddy Although Jim Carrey didn’t end up in this film you probably recognise him as playing The Grinch
Who was almost cast for Elf?
It might not seem like the most obvious choice, but Will Ferrell was never the actor intended to play Buddy in Elf In fact, according to screenwriter David Berenbaum, the story and script for the movie dates back to 1993, and was written with Jim Carrey in mind to take on the favourite elf
How much money does Elf make every year?
Elf (2003)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Box Office | $175,531,840 | Details |
| International Box Office | $46,812,848 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $222,344,688 | |
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Are the elves real?
From a scientific viewpoint, elves are not considered objectively real However, elves have in many times and places been believed to be real beings
What happened to Buddy’s mom in Elf?
When Buddy overhears that he is a human, Papa Elf explains that Buddy was born to Walter Hobbs and Susan Wells, and given up for adoption Susan subsequently died and Walter, who now works for a children’s book publisher at the Empire State Building in New York City, is unaware of Buddy’s existence
Do elves still exist?
Yes, elves Fifty-four percent of Icelanders either believe in them or say it’s possible they exist Roads have been diverted around boulders where the elves, or álfar in Icelandic, supposedly reside A former member of parliament even swears his life was saved in a car accident by a family of elves
How old are elves?
Age: Although elves reach physical maturity at about the same age as Humans, the elven understanding of Adulthood goes beyond physical growth to encompass worldly experience An elf typically claims Adulthood and an adult name around the age of 100 and can live to be 750 years old
What do elves drink?
Just like you, elves cannot survive on food alone! When it comes time to wash down a meal, elves drink a lot of the same beverages as you: a cold glass of milk with their chocolate chip cookies, freshly squeezed orange juice or even North Pole snow melted to make a glass of water
Why was Buddy put up for adoption?
When Buddy learns about his adoption story, he’s told that his birth mother placed him for adoption without his birth father’s knowledge While his birth mother has died, Papa Elf tells Buddy that his birth father is alive and well in New York City — except for the fact that he’s on the naughty list
Why was Buddy the Elf in an orphanage?
Papa Elf explains that Buddy was born to Walter Hobbs and Susan Wells, and that Susan put him up for adoption prior to her death Walter now works as a children’s book publisher at the Empire State Building in New York City, unaware of Buddy’s existence
Is the Elf gum real?
So that actually was the fun part of doing the role Was the sidewalk gum pre-cleaned for you? WF: No, we didn’t have a big enough budget, so I actually had to eat old New York City gum But it wasn’t as bad as you would think, still relatively favorable
What food do elves like?
Crisp apples, leafy green salads and even snow berries—a special fruit grown only at the North Pole—all occasionally become a part of the elves’ well-balanced diet
What did Elf eat in the movie?
The dish stays true to the four main (Buddy the Elf-approved) food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup This take on Buddy’s favorite breakfast is spaghetti topped with strawberry, coconut, chocolate, and raspberry sauce, marshmallows, and S’Mores Pop-Tarts
What were the cotton balls in Elf?
The cotton balls Buddy eats while in the doctor’s office were actually cotton candy that had not been dyed Director Jon Favreau used a remote control to trigger the Jack in the Box toys to get the startled reactions from Will Ferrell
