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The Edge Confirms Elf 2 Script
U2's Edge admits writing an Elf sequel treatment for fun, sharing it with a producer.
In brief
U2's Edge admits writing an Elf sequel treatment for fun, sharing it with a producer. The Edge wrote a humorous Elf 2 treatment for personal amusement and briefly shared it with a film producer, but the project remains unproduced. Originally reported by Stereogum.
The Edge's Elf 2 Treatment
The Edge wrote a humorous Elf sequel treatment for personal amusement and shared it with a film producer.
“It's an outrage for someone to suggest that I would write a script. I wrote a treatment, it's a different thing, for my own amusement, yes.”
Andy Richter's Claim
Andy Richter, former Conan O'Brien sidekick, claimed The Edge wrote an Elf sequel treatment for his own amusement.
“It was all about the evil South Pole elves kidnapping Santa or something like that.”
U2 Album Release
U2 released their new album Carnaval De Luz, prompting a CBS Sunday Morning interview with The Edge.
Edge's Response
The Edge confirmed he wrote an Elf sequel treatment for fun and shared it with a film producer.
“I talked to a friend who's a film producer... I think I just shared it with a couple of people.”
Band's Reaction
U2's bandmates thought The Edge's Elf idea was funny and had no idea about the project.
Unproduced Project
The Elf 2 project remains unproduced, with no release date or studio commitment.
The one thing
The Edge wrote a humorous Elf 2 treatment for personal amusement and briefly shared it with a film producer, but the project remains unproduced.
