Will Ferrell says he “treasures”Time with James Caan, Elf star in moving tribute

Elf actor James Caan has sadly diedWill Ferrell, his co-star and age 82, has made a tribute.

While his cause of his death is not yet known, his family made a Twitter announcement announcing his passing.Writing: “It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6.”

“The family appreciates the outpouring of love and heartfelt condolences and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time,”They went on.

A Golden Globe, Oscar and Emmy nominee, James Cann is one of the most renowned American actors and has a star on Hollywood’s notorious Walk of Fame.

Many actors and celebrities have paid tribute to the El Dorado star, including his Elf co-star Will Ferrell who had some very kind words to say…

James Caan is remembered by Will Ferrell

Will Ferrell, who played James Caan’s son in the 2003 Christmas movie Elf, doesn’t have any social media profiles. He did however pay tribute to his costar in an a StatementAccording to Hollywood Reporter:

“I will always treasure my time spent on and off camera with James Caan. He always had great stories and advice. Without him, a movie like Elf doesn’t work,”He said.

Will and Will had a great relationship on set. Will has often spoken out about how thankful he is to be able star in a film with the well-known actor.

The co-stars were “great chemistry”Set

In Elf’s DVD commentary, the film’s director Jon Favreau said that they had “chemistry”This made the movie truly special. “special”.

“I think it’s the chemistry between these two guys that really, really makes the movie special. They play off each other incredibly well,”He .

During an appearance The Late Late ShowWill shared a humorous compliment James Corden gave him at the Elf premiere in 2018 with James Corden.

“[Caan] came up to me at the Elf premiere and he’s like ‘Hey, I got to tell you something. Every day on set I thought you were way too over the top, but now I see what you’re doing, great job!’,”He said.

The Godfather actor claimed the radio station in 202092.3 The Fan that Will declined doing an Elf sequel because he didn’t get on with director Jon Favreau.

“The director and Will didn’t get along very well. Will wanted to do it, and he didn’t want the director. He had it in his contract. It was one of those things,”He said.

Will however told Hollywood ReporterHe said that the $29 million sequel offer was rejected because of the script.

“I would have had to promote the movie from an honest place, which would’ve been, like, ‘Oh no, it’s not good. I just couldn’t turn down that much money’. And I thought, ‘Can I actually say those words? I don’t think I can, so I guess I can’t do the movie’.”

Actors pay tributes to James Caan

Will Ferrell isn’t the only celebrity who has paid tribute to James Cann.

Adam Sandler tweeted:

Director James Gunn stated:

Barbra Streisand also added:

Zooey Deschanel said:

Arnold Schwarzenegger tweeted:

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