The star of Asda's christmas 2022 advertisement is Will Ferrell's Elf.

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Buddy the Elf, everyone's go-to source of holiday pleasure, has unexpectedly returned to our screens.

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The highlight of this year's Asda Christmas commercial is Buddy, played by comedian Will Ferrell.

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Buddy makes an appearance as the newest member of Asda's Christmas squad in the 90-second commercial, which features original footage and memorable quotes from the 2003 film.

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The advertisement, which was created by Havas London, has Buddy the Elf showing up to an Asda shop to participate in a test work shift before Christmas.

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Buddy the Elf is finally back, spreading holiday cheer with Asda in their 2022 commercial, after being absent for almost 20 years.

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Buddy can't wait to celebrate after learning that the grocery store chain has hired Will Ferrell's character to bring his beloved persona back to our screens, which comes as no surprise to anyone.

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The new Christmas ad from Asda features Buddy the Elf, who will be welcomed back to screens by fans of the 2003 holiday film Elf.

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The 90-second commercial shows original footage of Will Ferrell reprising his role as the adoptive elf, bringing Buddy's overzealous celebration of Christmas to the retailer's store.

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