
Holmes wasn’t in the movie simply because of a scheduling issue. Director Jon Favreau had already offered her the role, so when Zooey Deschanel auditioned, he didn’t even need her to read lines. They just chatted instead.
After Katie Holmes left the movie Elf, Zooey Deschanel was considered for the part again, and she seemed like a good fit. Deschanel explained that the character was flexible and adaptable to whoever played her, and the filmmakers knew she could sing because she performed in a cabaret show. This ultimately worked out perfectly, and the movie became a beloved classic.
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