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U2’s The Edge reportedly wrote a full script for an unmade Elf sequel
Actor Andy Richter says U2 guitarist The Edge wrote a complete Elf sequel script and wanted to discuss it with producer Shauna Robertson.
The Edge, whose real name is David Howell Evans, is best known as a member of the Irish rock band U2, not as a screenwriter.
Richter, who had a small role in Elf, shared the story on The Daily Beast’s Obsessed podcast, but the script’s story and when it was written are unclear.
A planned discussion never went ahead, and Richter said the idea petered out without the sequel being made.
Elf, released in 2003 and starring Will Ferrell, has become a popular Christmas film, and Richter said he thinks it should be left as it is.
Elf 2 is not officially in the works, and there is no word on whether the script will be published or made available.
Andy Richter says U2 guitarist The Edge wrote a full script for an unmade sequel to Elf.
Richter said producer Shauna Robertson was contacted about meeting The Edge to discuss the project.
The proposed meeting never happened, and the sequel project petered out.
Richter did not disclose the script’s story, and the sources say there is no clear explanation for why it was not made.
Richter said he believes the original film should be left as it is.
- Who
- The Edge, U2’s guitarist, reportedly wrote the script. Andy Richter shared the account.
- What
- The Edge reportedly wrote a full screenplay for an Elf sequel that was never made.
- When
- The script’s writing date is not stated.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Not stated. Richter said the project petered out without happening.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Elf was released in theaters.
Elf 2 came close to happening, but Will Ferrell ultimately decided against reprising Buddy, according to Rolling Stone.
Shauna Robertson was contacted about meeting The Edge to discuss his proposed Elf sequel, according to Richter.
- Scriptwriter
- The Edge, also known as David Howell Evans
- Reported source
- Andy Richter, speaking on The Daily Beast’s Obsessed podcast
- Producer contacted
- Shauna Robertson
- Original film release
- 2003
- Project outcome
- The meeting did not happen, and the sequel was not made
4 sources
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What people are saying
It’s the weirdest story, but apparently it was fully written somewhere in the world.
I’m on the side of ‘Let it stand,’
It never happened.
Why risk it?