In a recent Instagram post, Deschanel shared a photo of Asner dresses as Santa Claus in the film.
Zooey Deschanel has shared a tribute to her late Elf co-star Ed Asner, following his death aged 91.
The celebrated actor portrayed Santa Claus in the 2003 Elf, the Christmas-themed comedy starring Deschanel as Jovie, a disgruntled store employee, and Will Ferrell as Buddy the Elf.
Asner died on 29 August of natural causes at his home in Los Angeles.