Sean Austin.
John Lempersky/Getty ImagesTwo decades ago, Sean Austin Became a legendary filmmaker. Jon Favreau – who starred alongside him. Rudy – On a plane. At the time, Favreau, 58, was shooting what would become one of the most famous Christmas movies of all time: The elf. Flash forward 21 years, and Austin, 53, is making his Broadway debut in the musical based on the film.
“He looked tired on the plane. I remember how are you? And he was like, ‘Oh, I’m doing this. The elf,’ and I was like, ‘Okay,'” Austin said us Weekly Exclusively on opening night Elf: The Musical Sunday, Nov. 17 at the Marquis Theatre. “Then, 10 seconds later, it’s an absolute staple in our house and everybody’s house. We see it twice a year.
The musical originally opened on Broadway in 2010 with a brief revival from 2012 to 2013. After a highly successful run in the West End, Elf: The Musical returned to Broadway with Mean girls Alum Gray Hansen At the helm, playing Buddy the Elf. In addition to Austin as Santa Claus, Kayla Devin He also has a supporting role as Jovi. Ashley Brown As Emily, Kelly Allen As a store manager and Michael Hayden As Walter.
His fateful run-in with Furio wasn’t Austin’s only full-circle moment when it comes to the classic Christmas comedy.
“I feel like I was made for Christmas… my shy, super-emotional, family man,” he added, noting that when he plays Santa in the musical, he and the main character , see the similarities between Buddy the Elf.
Will Ferrell captivated audiences as the iconic Buddy the Elf in 2003’s Elf , and fans still can’t get over the silly holiday movie more than two decades later. In The Christmas Movie, Buddy travels to New York City in hopes of finding his biological father, Walter Hobbs (James Caan), after learning that he […]
“I live my life with my heart on my sleeve. I don’t know how not to. I think that’s what Christmas is all about. And that’s Buddy. His joy is exploding out of his skin,” Austin said. told us. “I’ve said many times, ‘This is actually my story. I’m Buddy. I act like a friend.'”
gave The Lord of the Rings Starr added that he resonates with Buddy’s journey to find his biological father, as Austin himself learned at age 14 when he grew up. John Austin “Dad,” was actually her biological father. Tell me Michael.
“It’s magical. This place is magical,” Austin added of finding his way Elf: The Musical.
As Austin begins this new chapter on Broadway, one of his other popular projects, Stranger thingsis about to close.
Austen portrays Bob Newby, the love interest. Winona RyderJoyce Byers, in Season 2 of the Netflix series – until her character’s untimely death at the end of the season.
“I was only supposed to last like two or three episodes,” Austin revealed. “When we started shooting it, the first scene I’m in, Will and his brother are sitting on the bed, and he’s feeling like everybody’s treating him badly, and I walk in. The audience doesn’t know anything about him being a stepfather in his life or anything, and the brother says, ‘Do you want to be? Billy Idol Or do you want to be? Kenny Rogers?’ And I walk in and I go, ‘Kenny Rogers? I love Kenny Rogers!”
He continued: “When I said that, something went through me and it went through them… It was like, ‘Oh my God. [He’s] The spirit that could delight Joyce.”
While her character’s arc ended at the end of season 2, Stranger things A total of four seasons have aired, with a fifth and final season expected next year.
“I’m proud of them. Good for them,” Austin said of the series finale. “I think the kids are all grown up now. It’s going to be on Broadway!
