Will Ferrell joins Netflix series as Elf sequel stories resurface
The gist
Actor Will Ferrell joined a Netflix series that HBO Max had previously developed but never aired.
Elf sequel lore and a reported $30 million refusal are back in circulation.
How it unfolded
- Nov 1, 2026Magnus Ferrell, Will Ferrell's son and a musician, opened for the Jonas Brothers at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.
- Nov 3, 2026Elf co-star Andy Richter recalled filming the holiday hit at a working mental hospital, saying Ferrell was in his elf costume around the place for a month or two.
- Nov 4, 2026Ferrell joined a Netflix series that had previously been in development at HBO Max but never made it to the screen.
Key terms
- HBO Max
- An American subscription video-on-demand streaming service owned by Warner Bros. Discovery.
- JustWatch
- A website and app that shows where films and TV shows are available to stream.
Source: Wikipedia