Will Ferrell to Return as Buddy the Elf in New Holiday Specials

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By Sarah Davis • Updated Nov 6, 2026 at 05:00

It's That Time Of Year When More Wild Will Ferrell Elf Stories Are Coming Down The Pipeline - Cinemablend — Will Ferrell to Return as Buddy the Elf in New Holiday Specials

Will Ferrell is stepping back into the iconic role of Buddy the Elf in upcoming holiday TV shows. Recent information has revealed that scenes from the original film 'Elf' were shot at a mental hospital that was still housing patients. The story behind the film explains how Ferrell replaced the role of Chris Farley in the Christmas movie, which turned out to be a crucial part of the film's production.

“The story behind the film explains how Ferrell replaced the role of Chris Farley in the Christmas movie, which turned out to be a crucial part of the film's production,” — Farah Vance, policy watcher at Stanton Combe Partnership, told our newsroom.

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Nov 4 — Will Ferrell is stepping back into the iconic role of Buddy the Elf in upcoming holiday TV shows....

Nov 6 — The story behind the film explains how Ferrell replaced the role of Chris Farley in the Christmas movie, which...

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