Did I ever! Yes – I don’t know about elves. I didn’t think much about elves because I was trying to think about the man in charge, the one that was going to bring me presents. I believed in Santa Claus until I was like 14. [I believed] I’m more likely to get better presents no matter if there’s a Santa Claus or not, if I say I believe in Santa Claus. Then if my parents think I do, then they’ll give me two sets of presents. Then if Santa Claus really does exist, then he’ll appreciate my support.
Why is it important that children believe in Santa Claus?
I don’t know that it’s important, but it’s nice to be a kid when you’re a kid, you know? It’s nice to pretend. It’s a nice story and it’s sort of representative of childhood in a way. It’s something that a lot of kids believe in – most kids believe in Santa Claus – and it’s sort of representative of letting kids be kids and not having kids be adults before they’re ready.
What are you working on now?
I have a movie called “Eulogy” coming out next year. It’s an independent movie. It’s a comedy – a dark comedy. Then I have another movie that Will’s also doing called “Winter’s Passing” that I’m going to start in about a month.
Is that a comedy?
No, it’s a drama.
Are you working nonstop?
By the end of the year I’ll have done three movies. That’s pretty good. That’s more than half the year. As an actor you want time at home, what amounts to half a year of working and half a year at home.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Interviews with Will Ferrell,
Director Jon Favreau and
Bob Newhart
"Elf" Photos, Trailer, Cast List, and Websites
