He's gone on the record saying Elf (2003) worked best as a standalone ... The proposed sequel would've included Buddy and Jovie's daughter as well, and seemingly explains the time jump.

Deschanel wasn't the first choice to play Jovie. "Elf" was the ninth feature-length film that Deschanel had appeared in since launching her acting career in 1998. At the time "Elf" debuted ...

as the Elf leaves the North Pole. One particular scene in the film sees Buddy entering the women’s bathroom as Jovie is showering, as they then sing a duet on the controversial Christmas song ...

“Someone told me 10 years ago that I would be the perfect Buddy the Elf in a musical ... You can’t escape being authentic.” Jovie, Buddy’s romantic interest in the story, was first ...

Actually, I was so impressed by Ms. Jackson, and just now being informed that the role of Jovie is played in ELF the movie by Zooey Deschanel, I might, perhaps, rent the movie. Maybe. Also good to ...

falls for toy store worker Jovie (Zooey Deschanel), and even saves Christmas by helping Santa deliver presents. Though it wasn’t a critical darling, Elf has since earned its place as one of the ...

as the Elf leaves the North Pole. One particular scene in the film sees Buddy entering the women’s bathroom as Jovie is showering, as they then sing a duet on the controversial Christmas song, Baby It ...