Buddy the Elf's appearance at an NHL game was a complete departure from the happy-go-lucky character fans know and love.
While watching the Los Angeles Kings vs. Philadelphia Flyers game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, December 29, Will Ferrell He seemed less happy as he sat next to his wife. Vivica Paulineand their youngest son, 14-year-old Axel. (The couple too Share of Magnus' sons(20 years old) and Matthias (18 years old).
“If you've been to Crypto.com Arena over the past few seasons, you know that Buddy the Elf is a huge Kings fan,” FanDuel Sports Network reporter Carrlyn Bathe said during the game, per Social media. “But we've never seen it that way.”
The camera panned toward Ferrell, 57, who was sitting watching the game wearing his goblin costume featuring a matching green hat. The actor was holding a glass of beer while a cigarette was dangling from his mouth.
“He got rinkside for cigarettes, and he got a 5:00 shade,” she continued. “You seem a little disgruntled. I said it was a tough holiday season, guys.”
Bath noted that the actor is “looking for a win for royalty.” She added: “Right now, with this result, it’s a little restricted.” I don't think he's happy with the way things are going personally and on the ice.
dwarf The film revolves around Buddy, who discovers that he is human and ventures to New York City to reconnect with his biological father, Walter Hobbs (James Kahn).
During a 2021 interview with Hollywood ReporterFerrell remembers filming Elf in the Big Apple running around in his costume thinking, “Boy, this could be the end.”
Before the premiere, there are a series of test screenings, after which Ferrell's manager updates him on the audience's reactions.
“He was like, 'Okay, family stuff has gone great, but we could be really eviscerated in this next one.' “I'm looking at a group of what looks like USC kids about to walk in,” Ferrell recalls of his alma mater. “And then I later heard, 'No, I actually liked that group, too.'
While the fans Holiday movie While we were hoping for more, Ferrell revealed that the sequel won't be happening anytime soon.
Ferrell shared that he was not impressed with the story pitched for the second film and claimed that he ultimately turned down the offer. A bid of $29 million To return.
“I had to promote the movie from an honest place, which would have been like, 'Oh no, it's not good.' “He said, 'I couldn't turn down that kind of money.' “And I thought: Could I really say those words? “I don’t think I can, so I guess I can’t do the movie.”