Universal Pictures has released a behind-the-scenes featurette for Violent Night, the upcoming holiday action comedy starring David Harbour as Santa Claus. The film will hit theaters on December 2.
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The Violent Night featurette includes commentary from the cast as they discuss Harbour’s unique version of Santa Claus. It also shows off new footage of Harbour in action as he tries to save a little girl from a group of mercenaries.
Check out the Violent Night featurette below:
Violent Night is directed by Tommy Wirkola from a screenplay written Pat Casey and Josh Miller. Joining Harbour are John Leguizamo (John Wick), Cam Gigandet (Without Remorse), Alex Hassell (Cowboy Bebop), Alexis Louder (The Tomorrow War), Edi Patterson (The Righteous Gemstones), and Beverly D’Angelo (National Lampoon’s Vacation franchise).
“When a team of mercenaries breaks into a wealthy family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone inside hostage, the team isn’t prepared for a surprise combatant: Santa Claus is on the grounds, and he’s about to show why this Nick is no saint,” reads the synopsis.
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Violent Night is produced by Kelly McCormick, David Leitch, and Guy Danella, with Marc S. Fischer serving as an executive producer. It hails from 87North.