Behind-the-Scenes Insights on 'Elf' Filming and Development

• Andy Richter recalls filming 'Elf' at a working mental hospital with patients still present.
• Will Ferrell replaced Chris Farley in the role of Buddy the Elf.
• There were multiple actors considered for the role of Buddy the Elf, and Zooey Deschanel was not the first choice for Jovie.
• A raunchier version of 'Elf' existed at some point during development.
• Richter discusses these insights in his new book, 'Elf Unwrapped'.