ElfCasting Director Reveals Who Would Play Buddy In A Remake

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Will Ferrell portrayed the beloved character.

Off the top of my head, I’m just going to say Bill Hader, Farris shared.

I just think that he’s quirky and endearing and yeah, I’d like to see Bill Hader.

Will Ferrell in ‘Elf.'

Buddy the middle-aged Elf.

Speaking toPeople, Farris shared her thoughts on the possibility of Ferrell one day reprising the role of Buddy.

I think if Will wanted to do a sequel, there would be a sequel.

Will Ferrell as Buddy in ‘Elf.'

I also really love Mckenna Grace.

While celebrating the films 20th anniversary withPeople, theElfcasting director also reminisced on lead star Ferrells kindness during production.

And he said, Oh, hi Susie.

Will Ferrell and Zooey Deschanel in ‘Elf.'

He knows everybody’s name, and the kindness and generosity of No.

1 on your call sheet goes a really long way.

Daniel Tay, James Caan, and Will Ferrell in ‘Elf.'