Sometimes what happens behind the scenes of a film is more dramatic than what happens in front of the camera. Actors can argue, hate the director, or despise the script. The final result of a film can reflect all the turmoil that went into making it and affect its quality. With that in mind, it might be a surprise to learn this ElevenWith Will Ferrell in the lead role, there are said to have been differences of opinion behind the scenes. This cheerful, light-hearted romp from 2003 was said to be something of a battlefield away from the camera lens dailymail.co.uk.

The plot of “Eleven”

It’s about a person who was raised by North Pole elves

Okay, that sounds far-fetched, I know. I ask you to suspend your disbelief for a moment because Eleven is a crazy holiday comedy, not a documentary. Ferrell plays Buddy Hobbs, a human raised by elves. He grew up at the North Pole. The outlet states: “His alter ego decides to travel to New York City to try and feel ‘normal,’ so he packs his bags and heads to the city – dressed in his elf costume “To find his biological father.”

There was a casting issue regarding who would play the sidekick as a toddler

Twins were originally intended for the role

The two little blonde boys reportedly cried too much so they lost the role. Instead, young Buddy was played by dark-haired female triplets. Hollywood is a land of fantasies, so anything is possible!

Why wasn’t there a sequel to “Elf”?

Given the success of the film, this is surprising

The answer to this question came from Will Ferrell himself. He reportedly told it The Guardian above dailymail.co.uk“I killed the idea of ​​a sequel.” Wait, what?! He added: “$29 million seems like a lot of money for a man who wears tights, but that’s what the market will bear.”

But Ferrell’s salary demands weren’t the only obstacle. The late actor James Caan, who portrayed Buddy’s father, reportedly told Cleveland’s 92.3 The Fan’s Bull & Fox four years ago that Ferrell and director Jon Favreau “didn’t get along very well.” Caan explained: “So Will wanted to do it, he didn’t want the director, and he had it in his contract, it was one of those things.”

The writer of the film wanted Jim Carrey to play Buddy

That didn’t work

Writer David Berenbaum wanted Jim Carrey for the role of Buddy. Unfortunately he finished writing Eleven in 1993 and the film wasn’t made until a few years later. At the time, Carrey was unavailable and booked with other projects.

Ferrell ate a lot of sugar during the film

He ate too much sweets

Buddy, Ferrell’s character, loved sweet treats. So Ferrell beat them down as needed. Even maple syrup drizzles over the noodles. Because he is a professional and a real trouper, Ferrell said The sun above dailymail.co.uk“If it takes eating a lot of maple syrup, I will do it – if the job requires it.”

Zooey Deschanel wasn’t the first choice to play Jovie

She intended to be a “backup.”

She reportedly told diversity above dailymail.co.uk that she intended to be “a backup.” When the actress originally slated for the role ultimately “didn’t make it,” Deschanel got the choice role.