Fan Casting John Lithgow as Papa Elf in Elf: The Reboot

malice2alice made this fan casting suggestion on October 19, 2021. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

John Lithgow as Papa Elf in Elf: The Reboot

John LithgowUnited States

79 years old
John Arthur Lithgow (/ˈlɪθɡoʊ/ LITH-goh; born October 19, 1945) is an American actor. He studied at Harvard University and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art before becoming known for his...
See Profile
Elf: The Reboot

Elf: The Reboot

by Matt Damon!!!
An orphan climbs into Santa's toy bag and stows away to the North Pole, where he's adopted by elves who raise him as their own. Buddy grows up to be three times taller than the rest of the elves. A...
See Story

Has this person been officially cast for this role? Click here.

Fan casting suggestion made by:

Join the Conversation

Comments (2)

John Lithgow is known for his roles in Shrek, Interstellar, and Rise of the Planet of the Apes. He has been suggested by fans for 2,852 roles on myCast, including Albus Dumbledore in Harry Potter (MAX Series Reboot). Similar actors include Gary Oldman, Jeremy Irons, and Willem Dafoe. John Lithgow was suggested to play Papa Elf in Elf: The Reboot by malice2alice. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Christopher Walken, Christopher Lloyd, and Danny DeVito. Elf: The Reboot has 24 roles, including Buddy, Jovie, and Santa Claus.

Opposers (0)
  • Nobody opposes this suggestion yet.

More Fan Casting Suggestions for Papa Elf in Elf: The Reboot