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I Was Shocked To Learn Zooey Deschanel's Role In Elf Was Offered To Another Big Actress First

It's wild to think about what could have been.

Cinemablend · Dec 20, 2025

Zooey Deschanel nearly missed out on Elf because Katie Holmes had already been cast

Elf star Zooey Deschanel has revealed she was told not to run any lines at her audition for the Christmas classic because Jon Favreau had already given the part to Katie Holmes.

BANG Premier · Dec 18, 2025

Zooey Deschanel reveals big-name actor was originally cast in her role in Elf

Will Ferrell almost had a completely different co-star in the holiday classic

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025

Mum is best friends with her ex and helped set him up with new girlfriend - now they spend Christmas together

They initially struggled to get along when they first split up, but wanted to become friends so they could co-parent their son

Wales Online · Nov 28, 2022