Question 1

What surprising mishap occurred during the filming of Buddy's spaghetti scene?

Accepted Answer

The scene where Buddy eats candies and pastries with spaghetti noodles had to be shot twice because Will Ferrell vomited the first time.

Question 2

Why did Will Ferrell turn down $29 million for an Elf sequel?

Accepted Answer

Will Ferrell turned down $29 million to be in a sequel in late 2014 because he and director Jon Favreau didn't get along, according to James Caan.

Question 3

What caused minor traffic accidents during the Lincoln Tunnel scene?

Accepted Answer

Several minor traffic accidents occurred when Will Ferrell walked through the Lincoln Tunnel in his elf costume because drivers were surprised and distracted.

Question 4

Why does Faizon Love's character wear a nametag that says 'Wanda'?

Accepted Answer

Faizon Love replaced Wanda Sykes as the Gimbel's Manager and insisted on wearing her nametag, which is why it says 'Wanda'.

Question 5

What stop-motion tribute connection does Elf have to classic Christmas specials?

Accepted Answer

Director Jon Favreau wanted stop-motion segments in tribute to classic animated Christmas specials, and invited stop-motion pioneer Ray Harryhausen to voice the Polar Bear Cub.

Question 6

What mishap occurred during the filming of Buddy's spaghetti scene?

Accepted Answer

The scene where Buddy eats candies and pastries with spaghetti had to be shot twice because Will Ferrell vomited the first time.

Question 7

Why did Will Ferrell turn down $29 million for an Elf sequel?

Accepted Answer

Will Ferrell turned down $29 million for a sequel in late 2014 because, according to James Caan, Ferrell and director Jon Favreau didn't get along.

Question 8

What caused minor traffic accidents during the Lincoln Tunnel scene?

Accepted Answer

Several minor traffic accidents occurred when Will Ferrell walked through the Lincoln Tunnel in his elf costume because drivers were surprised and distracted by his outfit.

Question 9

What was the unexpected casting change for the Gimbel's Manager role?

Accepted Answer

Wanda Sykes was originally slated to play the Gimbel's Manager but backed out, replaced by Faizon Love who wore a nametag saying 'Wanda' that was made for Sykes.

Question 10

What tribute to classic Christmas specials was planned for Elf?

Accepted Answer

Director Jon Favreau wanted to include stop-motion segments in tribute to classic animated Christmas specials, inviting stop-motion pioneer Ray Harryhausen to voice the Polar Bear Cub.

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