![]() Aided by excellent special effects, this likable guy has a slow, whimsical change into St. The really nice thing about THE SANTA CLAUSE is that it takes its far-out premise all the way to a logical conclusion there are no cheats or easy outs for Scott Calvin when the biggest job in the world is thrust upon him. “That’s why I do anything.The jokes in this movie are just as funny for adults as for kids. “I can’t wait for people to see it,” he told us. We can’t wait to watch the series to find out-and Allen is just as impatient. “This is interesting-can Santa retire? Do we even know?” Burditt asked. That’s right-the series is diving into the lore of the Santa Claus universe. Claus before? Did the guy who fell off of Scott Calvin’s roof have a wife?” We all love the movies but there’s questions I felt we all had: Was there a Mrs. Burditt teased, “All the writers are just fans of the series. While we know some general details of the series-the trailer hilariously reveals that Peyton Manning interviews to be Santa, for one-there’s still much that’s unknown to fans. Claus! Elizabeth Mitchell was in a merry mood on the carpet, telling us, “I think that to have this all come back up again has been such a gift.” She was delighted to return to the role, explaining, “It’s a joy! I never thought it would happen.” The Claus family isn’t complete without Mrs. The movie was written well, directed well, and produced well. It’s an honor to have a dad who inspires so many people.”Īllen expressed a similar sentiment to the fact that, for many people, he is literally Santa Claus: “I’m overwhelmed. “I guess the best I can say is that it’s an honor. ![]() “I don’t have a word for it,” she told us. You can imagine how she must feel having Santa Claus as her dad. She told reporters how every year she watches all three Santa Clause films and wakes her parents up at 6 a.m. “It was indescribable,” Allen said of acting alongside his daughter.įor Allen-Dick, Christmas is a big deal. “It was supposed to be a little gift-to be an elf!” That small elf role quickly turned into Elizabeth Allen-Dick getting a bigger part as Sandra Calvin. “I can’t explain how convoluted that process was,” Allen told us about his daughter’s casting. Who was the perfect choice to play Allen’s onscreen daughter? How about… his actual daughter?! Claus carried in The Santa Clause 3, and Sandra, who was born during the time between the third film and now. In The Santa Clauses, the Calvins now have two children: Cal, who was the child Mrs. “She brings sweets and candy to the good little boys and girls in a sock or stocking and coal to the ones who have not been so good.” How does one prepare to play a literal witch? For San Giacomo, it involved not just a lot of research into Italian fables and history: “I also watched a lot of Italian cooks cooking to get into the mood.” Cane explained, “He’s up for anything! He’s an emotional wreck, but he’s up for anything!”Īlso joining the franchise is Laura San Giacomo, who plays La Befana-also known as the Christmas Witch! “La Befana is the Christmas Witch who comes on the Epiphany, which is January 6 in the Italian tradition,” San Giacomo told us. Speaking of that 16-year-old almost-man, newcomer Austin Cane gave us the inside scoop on his character, Cal: “He’s the son of Santa Claus and he’s a little odd kid who’s never left the North Pole and doesn’t know much about the real world.” Just because all he knows is snowy slopes and elves doesn’t mean he’s afraid to explore. ![]() We’re exploring the idea of the Clauses as a family, and that’s what makes this a series instead of a movie.” Claus went into labor, and now that kid is a 16-year-old almost-man. Winer explained, “At the end of the last movie, 16 years ago, Mrs. Part of the reconnecting includes the Clauses themselves. “We wanted to bring a little joy to the world,” explained executive producer Jack Burditt, dressed in a Santa-themed Hawaiian shirt perfect for a California Christmas.Įxecutive producer Jason Winer added, “The show is about reconnecting with each other, and it’s also about learning to emphasize giving instead of receiving.” One theme from the cast and crew that was emphasized all night? This series is here to spread holiday cheer. ![]() The series premieres Wednesday, November 16, on Disney+ with two episodes, and to celebrate on Sunday, Disney+ transformed the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank into the North Pole, rolling out a snowy white carpet for the series premiere. But can he find someone to fill his iconic snow boots? The new Disney+ Original series follows Scott Calvin (Disney Legend Tim Allen) as he considers retiring from his holly jolly day job to be a better father and husband. Christmas came early! Don’t look at your calendar just fill your eyes with the festive fun from the world premiere of The Santa Clauses.
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