Memes on Instagram: "Follow (us) @IGHT for the best posts and reels 💜 (@shelly.shells386) Will Ferrell took the role of Buddy in the Christmas comedy Elf (2003) because he wanted to ensure the film maintained a non-sappy, comedic tone. He was initially concerned about the high-concept premise being too over-the-top, potentially harming his career. Ferrell aimed to make a family movie that was genuinely funny and did not take itself too seriously. He worked with director Jon Favreau to focus on