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Will Ferrell Reveals James Caan Got ‘Annoyed’ at Him While Making ‘Elf’

James Caan thought Will Ferrell was ‘over the top’ on ‘Elf’ set.

Image Credit: WireImage for New Line CinemaIt is nearly 11 years since the release of the popular and fan favorite Christmas film, Elf, and there is still stories that unravel in present time. During an interview with “It was very strange to come off of Saturday Night Live, where I was known for doing edgy, not necessarily R-rated stuff, but pushing the envelope… I was just looking at myself in the mirror in the elf costume going, ‘Oh, boy, buddy, this better work. Funny enough when the movie hit the big screens, The Godfather had second thoughts about the way he treated Will on set after realizing that his “over the top” behavior was exactly what Buddy the Elf needed.

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