U2’s The Edge Comes Clean on Writing Iconic Comedy Sequel

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Kevin Winter/Getty The rock star who wrote a secret sequel to the holiday classic Elf —first revealed by Obsessed: The Podcast —has confirmed his plans and said he still wants to see it made. The Edge, U2’s lead guitarist, was outed as a speculative screenwriter by Obsessed: The Podcast guest Andy Richter, a revelation that raised eyebrows among fans of the 2003 Will Ferrell movie. The guitarist, whose real name is Adam Joseph Copeland, had never been involved in the movie industry or known to be a superfan of the film. On Friday, the rocker broke his silence on the bizarre gambit and said he…

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U2’s The Edge Comes Clean on Writing Iconic Comedy Sequel
Kevin Winter/Getty The rock star who wrote a secret sequel to the holiday classic Elf —first revealed by Obsessed: The Podcast —has confirmed his plans and said he still wants to see it made. The Edge, U2’s lead guitarist, was outed as a speculative screenwriter by Obsessed:...