Tim Allen Reprises His Role as Santa in The Santa Clauses
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The holiday season is upon us, and Disney Plus is bringing back a beloved Christmas classic with a twist. The streaming giant is reviving the popular The Santa Clause franchise, starring Tim Allen as the iconic Santa Claus. The original film, released in 1994, was a box office hit, spawning two sequels: The Santa Clause 2 and The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause. Although the sequels didn’t quite match the success of the first film, the franchise remained a fan favorite.
Now, after more than 15 years since the third installment, Tim Allen is donning the red suit once again in a new Disney Plus mini-series, The Santa Clauses. The show’s synopsis reveals that Scott Calvin (Allen) is nearing his 65th birthday and realizes he can’t be Santa forever. As he starts to lose his touch in his Santa duties, he also acknowledges that his family could benefit from a life outside the North Pole. With elves, children, and family to consider, Scott embarks on a quest to find a suitable replacement Santa while preparing his family for a new life south of the pole. The mini-series also stars Kal Penn, Elizabeth Mitchell, and David Krumholtz, and is set to premiere on November 16.
A Heartwarming Reunion for Tim Allen and the Original Cast
Following the recent controversy surrounding Allen not reprising his role as Buzz Lightyear in the upcoming Toy Story prequel, the actor expressed his excitement about returning to the The Santa Clause franchise and reuniting with the original cast and crew. “To be on set again with so many of the original cast (more to come eventually) was like seeing family,” Allen told PEOPLE. “It’s almost as if time had stood still other than my age. I look younger now in the Santa makeup than I do out of it.”
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While the trailer features familiar faces like Mitchell and Krumholtz, Eric Lloyd, who played Scott Calvin’s older son Charlie in the original films, is notably absent. Although it hasn’t been confirmed whether he’ll appear in the series, fans are hopeful for at least a cameo from the beloved character.
Will The Santa Clauses Be a Worthy Addition to the Franchise?
The decision to revive The Santa Clause franchise as a mini-series has piqued the interest of fans and critics alike. While some may argue that the franchise didn’t need a reboot, the intriguing storyline and the return of Tim Allen as Santa could make for a delightful holiday treat. If The Santa Clauses can avoid the pitfalls of other recent reboots, such as Home Sweet Home Alone, it has the potential to be a welcome addition to Disney Plus’ lineup of exclusive content.
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Disney Plus is showing no signs of slowing down, with 68 movies, shows, and specials slated for release next month. Among the anticipated titles are Limitless with Chris Hemsworth, Disenchanted, Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium, The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, Life and Death in Paradise: Cros of the Caribbean, The Hip Hop Nutcracker, and Willow. With a diverse array of content, Disney Plus aims to keep subscribers entertained throughout the holiday season.
As more news and information about The Santa Clauses emerges, we’ll keep you updated on Tim Allen’s return as the one-and-only Santa Claus. In the meantime, Allen’s portrayal of the jolly gift-giver will face some competition this season, as David Harbour takes on the role of Santa in the upcoming action-packed film, Violent Night.
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