U2's The Edge Wrote a Sequel to 'Elf,' Says Andy Richter
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- U2’s guitarist The Edge reportedly wrote a complete script for an "Elf" sequel, but the project never progressed beyond initial discussions with the original film's producer, Shauna Robertson.
- Another separate sequel script was written by Scot Armstrong, known for "Old School" and "The Hangover Part II," involving a plot about evil South Pole elves kidnapping Santa, though Armstrong was not credited for his involvement in the original "Elf."
- Andy Richter, who appeared in the original film, expressed that a sequel is unnecessary and believes the original "Elf" should remain untouched to preserve its special status and avoid tarnishing its legacy.
- "Elf," directed by Jon Favreau and released in 2003, is a beloved holiday classic starring Will Ferrell as Buddy the elf, and Richter recently co-wrote a behind-the-scenes book titled "Elf Unwrapped: Behind the Scenes of a Modern Christmas Classic."
