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      • Will Ferrell isn't afraid to turn down a big paycheck in favor of his own moral compass. In a new interview, Ferrell, 54, told The Hollywood Reporter that he turned down a $29 million payday for "Elf 2." The actor said the premise for the sequel was "rehashed" and he could not have promoted the film in earnest.
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    Oct 29, 2021 · There was even a sequel written, and Ferrell had a $29 million offer to reprise his role as Buddy the Elf, according to The Hollywood Reporter. But don’t expect to ever see it: Ferrell told THR he didn’t like the premise.

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    Oct 29, 2021 · Will Ferrell revealed he said no to an “Elf” sequel and the hefty paycheck that came along with it. The funnyman told The Hollywood Reporter he would have made $29 million to play Buddy the...

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    Oct 29, 2021 · Ferrell told The Hollywood Reporter his decision to table "Elf 2" had nothing to do with money; he reportedly said no to a handsome $29 million to reprise the lovable Buddy. The problem apparently ...

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    Oct 28, 2021 · Reportedly the sequel was just a rehashed version of Elf's plot, which prompted Ferrell to turn it down due to artistic integrity. His choice is almost unheard of—especially with $29 million...

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  8. screenrant.com › elf-2-will-ferrell-offer-turnedWill Ferrell Reveals Why He Turned Down $29 Million Offer For ...

    Oct 29, 2021 · Will Ferrell explains why he turned down a $29 million offer to star in a sequel to Elf, his classic 2003 Christmas comedy from director Jon Favreau.

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    Oct 31, 2021 · The Jon Favreau film that saw a grown man who lived with elves set off to find his birth father is undoubtedly one of Ferrell's best, earning $223 million at the worldwide box office (via Box...