Some people may not find him all that funny on screen, but he insists that by making a sequel to one of his movies, you'll really find a reason not to chuckle.

Will Ferrell recently revealed that he turned down an astonishing $29 million to make the kids' movie "Elf 2."

The comedian, who donned tights and pointy shoes for the first Christmas movie, admits the huge fee wasn't enough to risk making a bad film.

He said, "I was offered $29 million for a sequel, but I never liked it. It does seem a lot of money for a guy to wear tights. It's insane. But it wasn't difficult to turn down. I remember asking myself could I withstand the criticism when its bad and they say, 'He only did the sequel for the money.' I decided I wouldn't be able to. I didn't want to erase all the good work I've done, but you watch - I'll do some sequel in the future that's c**p."

Will has also ruled out starring in a sequel to "Old School," in which he starred with Vince Vaughn, Luke Wilson and Juliette Lewis.

He insisted, "I wouldn't do another 'Old School.' They put these rumors out there, but I would never be behind that one."

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READER COMMENTS
November 22, 2009 - 11:19PM - james martin
I loved Elf, it was much better then all that new crap he does, semi pro and the blades movie was really bad and step brothers wasnt much better, Elf sequal is just what you need to get your career back on track! EVERY ONE LOVED ELF YOU IDIOT!
December 24, 2009 - 07:55PM
yes i agree elf was a great movie, i loved it when it first came out and i still do. i watch it on USA network all the time. but i think it would be great it you make an elf 2. i can see the story line now. just make the movie for the kids man, think about the children not just about the money.
December 19, 2010 - 07:39PM - Jim B
No kidding ELF was his funniest movie and everybody would love a sequel. I have to agree the stuff he's done lately hasn't been that great. The last one I really liked with ferrel besides elf was Anchorman. Talledega nights was funny but felt they went a bit to far with ferrel kissing borat at the end of the film. His career definently needs a pickup and this would be it. Didn't catch the other guys yet but hear it was just Ok.
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