Ferrell went on to appear in other sequels, like “Anchorman 2” and “Daddy’s Home 2,” but glancing over his filmography it does seem like he’s been pretty picky about doing sequels over the years.
The comedian’s commercial instincts aren’t always infallible, though. In the same profile, it’s mentioned that when “Elf” was being filmed, he had reservations about what it would mean for his career:
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