Will Ferrell says some of his fans were not too happy about his decision to bring back Buddy the Elf as a smoker and drinker.

The actor went viral after dressing up as the beloved character from the 2003 movie, but with a twist, at a Los Angeles Kings game.

It seems like not everyone cares that Buddy the Elf may be going through a midlife crisis. In December, Will Ferrell went viral after he was seen dressed up as his beloved character from the 2003 ...

The 'Elf' star opened up about the viral stunt that had fans talking — and the unexpected inspiration behind his offbeat take ...

It seems like not everyone cares that Buddy the Elf may be going through a midlife crisis. In December, Will Ferrell went viral after he was seen dressed up as his beloved character from the 2003 ...

More from The Hollywood Reporter Will Ferrell Says Some 'Elf' Fans "Were Not Too Happy" With Buddy the Elf Drinking and ...

Languages: English. Will Ferrell doesn't just do comedy — he fully commits to a bit. And his latest? Turning Buddy the Elf into a beer-drinking, cigarette-holding hockey fan. Will Ferrell ...

Will Ferrell says some fans were 'not too happy' he went to an NHL game in December dressed as a drunken Buddy the Elf. 'They thought, ‘Please be true to the character. That was not cool,'' the actor ...

During Ferrell’s PEOPLE interview, Reese Witherspoon – his co-star in the new comedy You’re Cordially Invited – asked him if ...