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Will Ferrell feared Christmas classic Elf could have been his last movie

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Will Ferrell says he feared that his classic Christmas film Elf would be "my last movie" while filming it almost 20 years ago, because he was an actor "running around New York City in yellow tights". However, the US actor and comedian said the film had "stood the test of time" because it was "beautifully uncynical".

Elf was released in 2003 to widespread critical acclaim, and is considered to be one of the top Christmas films of all time. Ferrell appeared on BBC’s The One Show alongside fellow actor Octavia Spencer to discuss their new festive film Spirited, which they star in with Ryan Reynolds.

Asked why Elf continued to be so popular 19 years after its release, Ferrell said: "I think because it’s beautifully uncynical. It’s a character that’s excited by everything that’s mundane to us in our normal lives.

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