Zooey Deschanel

ELF, Zooey Deschanel,

‘Elf’: Zooey Deschanel Initially Lost Her Role to Another Actress

Someone very different could have played Jovie, opposite Will Ferrell.
ELF, Bob Newhart, Will Ferrell, 2003

‘Elf’ Was Almost Edgy, Raunchy, and Not a Family-Favorite Christmas Classic

The Will Ferrell film celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.