Will Ferrell reveals why holiday classic 'Elf' holds 'special place in his heart'

Will Ferrell has revealed he feels "very lucky" to be doing Elf.

Speaking to People magazine, the 57-year-old actor shared that the holiday film, which was released in 2003, holds a special place in his heart.

"It's really quite special," Will said of the movie. "I mean, it continues to grow by leaps and bounds, and it continues to kind of entrench itself as kind of a holiday classic for people.”

“I'm so lucky to have a movie like that in my catalog,” added the star.

Will further told the outlet that the film "really means so much to so many people and not only during the holidays, but year-round. I have people come to me saying, 'We watch Elf on July 4th. We just love it.'"

"So that's what's so great about what I get to do," said the Spirited actor. "You never really have an idea of what's going to land with people, and I love the fact that this movie continues to resonate in a way that's pretty incredible."