But there’s one storyline that doesn’t work so well: the romance between Buddy and Jovie, played by Zooey Deschanel. It’s supposed to be the adorable love story of a simple man-child whose ...

Early scripts, however, point to a time jump of ten years. The proposed sequel would've included Buddy and Jovie's daughter as well, and seemingly explains the time jump. A ten-year-old would be ...

There were several actresses in the running to play Buddy's love interest and reluctant Gimbles elf Jovie and New Girl actress Zooey only got an audition after the chosen star pulled out.

You can’t escape being authentic.” Jovie, Buddy’s romantic interest in the story, was first played by Zooey Deschanel in the film — which leaves some big shoes to fill. But Kayla Davion ...