Paramount+’s newest Christmas movie Dear Santa Claus turns the usual understanding of Santa Claus on its head. When Liam writes his letter to Santa Claus and addresses it to the North Pole, his spelling error ensures that the letter ends up with the devil. When Dear Santa ClausWhen Satan arrives, Liam is surprised by his appearance, but begins to befriend him anyway, believing him to be the real Santa Claus. What follows is a chaotic but fun Christmas movie with some lovable characters.
Dear Santa ClausThe premise of is adorably silly and light-hearted, and the cast holds the film together with their adequate and funny performances. The unique new Christmas film is sure to be a hit with both families and older viewers looking for a fun, easy-to-watch film. Along with some new faces, Dear Santa Claus also includes several well-known comedic actors who help ensure the film is a hit with audiences of all ages.
Jack Black as Asmodeus/Santa Claus
Date of birth: August 28, 1969
Actor: Jack Black was born in Santa Monica, California in 1969, and first appeared in a commercial in 1982. After deciding to leave school to pursue acting, Black’s first film was Bob Roberts in 1992. During the 1990s, Black had small roles in many TV shows and films, but His big break was in the 2000 film High fidelity. After that, Jack Black starred in popular films such as School of Rock, The Holiday, Tropic Thunder, Kung Fu Panda, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungleand many more, making him one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood.
Notable Movies and TV Shows:
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Bio Summit |
Tenacious D/himself |
Mars attacks! |
Billy Glenn Norris |
High fidelity |
Barry |
Shallow Hal |
Harold “Hal” Larson |
School of Rock |
Dewey Finn |
Shark Tale |
Lenny (voice) |
The holiday |
Miles |
Kung Fu Panda |
Po (voice) |
Tropical Thunder |
Jeff Portnoy |
Goosebumps |
R.L. Stine |
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle |
Professor Shelly Oberon |
The Super Mario Bros. movie |
Bowser (voice) |
Character: In Dear Santa ClausJack Black plays the lead role of Satan/Santa Claus, also known as Asmodeus. He is a trickster and tries to seduce Liam, the child who summons him, into doing bad things, although Liam proves to be a tougher target than expected.
Keegan-Michael Key
Date of birth: March 22, 1971
Actor: Keegan-Michael Key was born in Southfield, Michigan in 1971. Key appeared in small roles in several films and TV shows before landing your break crazy TV as a cast member and writer in 2004. Key is perhaps best known for his comedy show with director Jordan Peele called Wrench and peeler. He has also starred in shows such as Playing house and College friends. Key has appeared in films such as Don’t think twice and Wonka in addition to lending his voice to several animated films.
Notable Movies and TV Shows:
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Paper |
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crazy TV |
Himself/Various |
Wrench and peeler |
Himself/Various |
Hotel Transylvania 2 |
Murray the Mummy (voice) |
Keanu |
Clarence/Smoke Dresden |
Don’t think twice |
Jack |
Toy Story 4 |
Duck (voice) |
Pinocchio |
Honest John (voice) |
The Super Mario Bros. movie |
Frog (voice) |
Wonka |
Chief of Police |
Character: In Dear Santa ClausKeegan-Michael Key plays Dr. When Liam starts acting strangely after meeting Satan, his parents take him to a therapist, Dr. Finklman, to talk about his experiences, but when Liam explains what’s going on, Dr.
Brianne Howey
Date of birth: May 24, 1989
Actor: Brianne Howey was born in Los Angeles, California in 1989, and was interested in acting from a young age, joining a local improv group when she was a student. Howey’s first TV appearance was in an episode of 90210 in 2010, and she has appeared in several TV shows such as The Middle, Criminal Minds, The Exorcist, Scream Queensand Bat woman. Brianna Howey is best known for her role as Georgie Miller in the Netflix series Gina and Georgia, which earned him widespread recognition.
Notable Movies and TV Shows:
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Paper |
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The middle |
Emily |
Twisted |
Whitney Taylor |
Scream Queens |
Melanie Dorkus |
I live with models |
Scarlet |
The Exorcist |
Kat Rance |
The Passage |
Shauna Babcock |
Bat woman |
Reagan Pye |
Gina and Georgia |
Georgia Miller |
Character: In Dear Santa ClausBrianne Howey plays Molly Turner. Molly is Liam’s mother, who becomes worried about him when he starts acting strangely on vacation.
Dear Santa, Cast and Supporting Characters
Robert Timothy Smith as Liam: Robert Timothy Smith plays Liam, the young boy by whom Black’s Asmodeus is summoned. Liam is kind and good-natured throughout the film, even when Satan tries to tempt him. Smith has appeared as a guest star on TV shows Good girls and Mythic Quest. He is also a cast member of the upcoming show Star Wars: Skeleton Crew.
Hayes MacArthur as Bill Turner: Bill Turner is Liam’s father in Dear Santa Claus. MacArthur has appeared on numerous television shows since the early 2000s, including Curb Your Enthusiasm, How I Met Your Mother, Perfect Couples, Angie Tribeca, Mr.and Happy happy whatever.
Post Malone as himself: Post Malone appears as himself in Dear Santa Claus when Liam and Asmodeus go backstage at their show. Post Malone has made small appearances in a few films and TV shows, but is best known as a recording artist.
PJ Byrne as Mr.: PJ Byrne plays Mr. Dear Santa Claus. Byrne has appeared in numerous films and TV shows, but is probably best known for his role as Max in Babylon or like Nicky Koskoff in The Wolf of Wall Street. Byrne also notably appeared in The boys and Big little lies.
Jaden Carson Baker as Gibby: Jaden Carson Baker plays one of Liam’s friends, Gibby, in Dear Santa Claus. He will also make an appearance in the upcoming film Craziest Friday like Simon.
Kai Cech as Emma: Kai Cech plays Emma, a girl Liam likes, in Dear Santa. Cech also starred in films Ba and American Girl: Corinne Tan.
Due to a mix-up, young Liam, a dyslexic 6th grader, sends a letter to Satan instead of Santa Claus, causing Satan to show up at his door, delighted with his first fan letter and interested in acquiring a share of the Liam’s soul.
- Director
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Bobby Farrelly
- Writers
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Ricky Blitt, Peter Farrelly, Dan Ewen
- Cast
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Jack Black, Robert Timothy Smith, Brianne Howey, Hayes MacArthur, Keegan-Michael Key, Post Malone, PJ Byrne, Jaden Carson Baker, Kai Cech
- Release date
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November 25, 2024