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U2's The Edge on Elf sequel

U2's The Edge admits writing unproduced Elf 2 script.

Nov 14, 2026

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U2's The Edge on Elf sequel

U2's The Edge admits writing unproduced Elf 2 script.

In brief

U2's The Edge admits writing unproduced Elf 2 script. U2's The Edge revealed he wrote an unproduced sequel to Elf for fun, not a real project. Originally reported by NME.

The Edge and Elf sequel

U2's The Edge spoke out about writing an unproduced Elf sequel script for fun.

“It’s an outrage for someone to suggest that I would write a script”

Andy Richter's claim

Andy Richter revealed The Edge wrote an unproduced Elf sequel after a producer contacted him.

The Edge's explanation

The Edge's explanation

The Edge said he wakes up with complete movie outlines for fun, including an Elf sequel idea.

“This morning, I woke up with this idea in my head for a sequel to Elf”

U2's reaction

Bono called the Elf sequel news 'very big' and asked where the story came from.

U2's new album

U2 released their 16th studio album Carnaval De Luz on November 13, 2024.

The key point

U2's The Edge revealed he wrote an unproduced sequel to Elf for fun, not a real project.

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