Although Elf 2 was put into development, Will Ferrell ultimately decided not to do the sequel for a specific reason.

Netflix has one of two things on their hands with Prank Encounters: It's either the next Jackass or Punk'd in the making, or it's a darkly comedic satirical commentary on the state of America's unemployed society in 2019, something befitting Black Mirror's best send-ups. Something tells me it'll have the success of the former without the self-awareness of the latter. But hey, at least someone's getting a laugh! The premise sees "That kid from Stranger Things" Gaten Matarazzo hosting a "terrifying and hilarious" prank show that brings hopefuls looking for employment …