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U2’s The Edge breaks his silence on sequel to ‘Elf’
The Edge has clarified that he did not write a screenplay for a sequel to *Elf*, as had been reported. He said he wrote a treatment for his own amusement, based on his enthusiasm for the 2003 Christmas comedy, and that the proposed follow-up was never made.
The guitarist said he has sometimes woken with complete film outlines in his head and shared this idea with a few people, including a friend who worked as a producer. U2’s Bono appeared surprised by the story. The news comes as the band released *Carnaval De Luz*, their first full-length album of new material since 2017, and prepare for a 2027 stadium tour.
In short
- The Edge wrote an *Elf* sequel treatment, not a script.
- The idea was shared with a few people but never developed.
- U2 have released their first new studio album since 2017.
Explained simply
The Edge is the stage name of David Evans, the guitarist in Irish rock band U2, whose members also include singer Bono. A treatment is a short outline of a film’s story, rather than a full screenplay.
Elf is a 2003 Christmas comedy starring Will Ferrell as a human raised by Santa’s elves who travels to New York to find his father. The film became a seasonal favourite, helping explain why talk of a possible follow-up drew attention. U2’s music career provides the wider context: the band has released new material and is preparing to tour.