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The premiere episode of Tim Allen's new ABC sitcom, Shifting Gears, broke viewership records despite its lackluster reviews. The show now stands as the most-watched ABC streaming premiere to date, beating out The Conners' 2018 debut. The series was created by Mike Scully and Julie Thacker Scully, known for The Simpsons. According to ABC, the series drew close to 17 million views over the first seven days through the network, Hulu, and Disney+. The Wrap reports:

"The Tim Allen and Kat Dennings-led comedy series brought in a total of 16.95 million viewers, a 173% increase over the show’s initial live-plus-same day viewing of 6.2 million, according to Nielsen. Among adults aged 18 to 49, the show earned an 0.87 rating."

This is a triumphant achievement to mark Allen's return to network television six years after Last Man Standing. The high viewership could be attributed to his star power, with Allen establishing a large fan base...

Cher and boyfriend Alexander “Ae” Edwards are enjoying a night out with his son!

The 78-year-old “Believe” singer and the 38-year-old music exec brought his 5-year-old son Slash to the premiere of Cirque du Soleil’s “Kooza” on Thursday (October 24) at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, Calif.

If you didn’t know, Ae shares Slash with ex Amber Rose.

Other stars in attendance included Halle Berry, Jesse Williams, William Shatner and wife Elizabeth, Martin Short, comedian Loni Love, Tim Allen with wife Jane Hajduk and daughter Elizabeth Allen-Dick, Psych actress Jazmyn Simon, Grey’s Anatomy actress Kim Raver, The Shield actor Michael Chiklis, Jesse Metcalfe and girlfriend Helene Immel, Ed Begley Jr. and wife Rachelle Carson, and The O.C. actor Tate Donovan.

This past weekend, Cher had some star-studded support as she was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame!

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Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, Good Grief and The Iron Claw.

Aquaman fan event

Jason Momoa and director James Wan attended a Los Angeles fan event for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom on Monday at The Grove.

Jason Momoa and James Wan

Fenty x Puma sneaker launch party

Rihanna threw a Phatt End of the Year Party in Los Angeles on Monday to celebrate the Fenty Creeper Phatty sneaker collab with Puma.

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Happy Holigays! A Toast with Most event

Netflix hosted Happy Holigays! A Toast with Most event on Monday to celebrate its LGBTQ+ talent and programming, with appearances from Niecy Nash, Colman Domingo, Diana Nyad, Hunter Doohan, Eugene Lee Yang, Monét X Change, Trace Lysette and Dua Saleh.

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The Santa Clauses executive producer Jason Winer recently explained why he feels confident the fan-favorite Disney+ series will be back for a third season.

Speaking with Behind the Lens, Winer revealed that The Santa Clauses has been "a giant for Disney+" over its first two seasons, leading him to think, "while it's never a certainty, it feels like we got a good shot" at a third season. The executive producer added that if The Santa Clauses was renewed, the series would continue to bring back characters and cast members from the original film trilogy: "So, we literally bend over backwards to connect our series to the original movies, and create Easter eggs for the fans, and we have so many cameos though, and so many roles, frankly, that we would love to make, and hopefully we get to do a Season 3, and we can scratch all those itches for the fans.

Casey Wilson describes working with Tim Allen on The Santa Clauses as the worst experience she's ever had with a co-star. Allen was rude, never made eye contact, and everyone on set was walking on eggshells around him. Wilson shares an anecdote where Allen dropped his Santa cape on the floor and left, while his stand-in was much nicer to work with.

The Santa Clauses star Casey Wilson has revealed what star Tim Allen is like behind-the-scenes...and it doesn’t sound too good. Speaking on a recent episode of her Bitch Sesh podcast, Wilson, who plays an older version of Sara from the original movie, described working with Allen on the Disney+ series as “truly single worst experience I’ve ever had with a co-star ever.” See what else Wilson had to say about working alongside Allen below...

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The Santa-verse is getting bigger. Season two of The Santa Clauses may have surpassed expectations with a season of inventive new story arcs. In the new season of the Tim Allen-led Disney+ comedy, we’ve already seen an expansion of the mythology behind our favorite gift-giving fella, and the addition of several new characters is a hoot. That includes Magnus Antas or Mad Santa, played to hilarious ends by Eric Stonestreet (known for Modern Family).

But for Allen, one of the greatest joys of continuing the story of Scott Calvin a.k.a. Santa Claus is working alongside his daughter Elizabeth Allen-Dick, who plays Calvin’s daughter Sandra on the hit show. With several episodes left to air before season two bows out, father and daughter took time to speak with MovieWeb about working together and the biggest appeal this season. Dive in.

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Gabriel Iglesias was a fan of the original Santa Clause movies and never imagined he would be part of the franchise himself. Iglesias was excited and honored to join the cast of The Santa Clauses season 2, especially working with Tim Allen and Eric Stonestreet. Filming the show in the summertime was a unique experience, and Iglesias enjoyed playing the warm and optimistic character of Kris Kringle.

Currently available to stream on Disney+, The Santa Clauses season 2 takes place after Scott's failed attempt to find a successor. Realizing that he doesn't want to retire anytime soon, Scott decides to train his son, Cal, to become the next Santa in a push to turn the North Pole into a family business. However, when the legendary Mad Santa is accidentally released from his magical prison, he convinces the owner of a Christmas theme park that he is the real Santa Claus.

Gabriel Iglesias plays Kris Kringle,...

The Santa Clauses season 2 premiered on November 8 and will release new episodes every Wednesday until December 6, expanding on the universe of the original Santa Clause films. Eric Stonestreet plays the role of Mad Santa, the season's big bad, adding an unconventional twist to the character with his body language and voice. Stonestreet discusses his excitement about being part of the show, his inspiration for creating the character, and his enjoyable experience working with Marta Kessler, who plays Olga.

The Santa Clauses season 2 premiered its first two episodes on November 8 and will continue to drop new installments every Wednesday until December 6. The series expands on the universe developed in the original The Santa Clause films and follows Scott Calvin as he attempts to preserve the magic of the holidays while raising two teenagers alongside his wife. However, the introduction of Mad Santa and his gnome, Olga, poses a threat to Christmas...

Season 2 of The Santa Clauses is now streaming on Disney+ with new episodes every Wednesday until the December 6 finale. The latest episodes focus on the introduction of Eric Stonestreet's Mad Santa and the efforts of Magnus Antas and Olga to take control of Christmas. Tim Allen and Elizabeth Allen-Dick discuss Scott's plan to turn the North Pole into a family business and the strengthening of the father-daughter relationship between their characters.

Season 2 of The Santa Clauses is currently streaming on Disney+ with new installments dropping every Wednesday until the finale on December 6. While the first season saw Scott and his family fight to save the North Pole from his poorly chosen successor, the latest batch of episodes focuses on the introduction of Eric Stonestreet's (Modern Family) Mad Santa. Finally free from the spell that left them incapacitated, Magnus Antas and his gnome, Olga, attempt to take Christmas back under their control.

Season 2 of The Santa Clauses is available to stream on Disney+ with new episodes releasing on Wednesdays. Scott is training his son, Cal, to become Santa Claus, determined to keep the business in the family. Ariel Rechtshaid, the Grammy-winning producer and composer for the show, incorporates classic sounds and orchestral elements into the score to reflect the whimsical holiday environment of the series. Rechtshaid draws inspiration from classical composers such as Tchaikovsky and incorporates themes and cues for different characters and relationships, bringing a mixture of old and new elements to the music of Season 2.

Season 2 of The Santa Clauses is currently available to stream on Disney+ with new installments releasing on Wednesdays. The latest batch of episodes sees Scott train his son, Cal, to take over as Santa Claus despite being ill-equipped for the role. However, after choosing a successor who almost destroyed Christmas, Scott is determined to make...

The Santa Clauses season 2 focuses on Scott's plans to turn the North Pole into a family business and train his son as the next Santa Claus. The show's production designer, Melanie Jones, talks about differentiating Christmas decorations in the North Pole from those in the real world. The aesthetic of the North Pole is a mix of vintage and contemporary elements, with a focus on the magic and treats associated with Christmas.

After a successful first season packed full of Christmas spirit and nostalgia, The Santa Clauses made its grand return to Disney+ on November 8. The first three episodes are currently available to stream, with new installments dropping every Wednesday until the finale on December 6. Season 2 focuses on Scott's new initiative to turn the North Pole into a family business and train his son, Cal, to replace him as Santa Claus. Meanwhile, Betty is forced to take time off due to the Kribble Krabble Clause,...

Who wants to be Santa Claus? That’s the question that plagued Scott Calvin in “The Santa Clauses” Season 1, but there’s plenty more work to do now that the question has been answered! Season 2 of “The Santa Clauses” debuts on Disney+ on Wednesday, Nov. 8, and will feature Scott trying to get his affairs in order to hand off the mantle of Santa to the next generation, even as the North Pole unleashes some unexpected magic. You can watch The Santa Clauses: Season 2 with a subscription to Disney+.

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The frantic anxiety of trying to find a new Santa Claus has been relived for Scott Calvin, thanks to his son Cal.

A Santa-in-waiting and a Santa with a dark side are among the biggest additions in the upcoming season of The Santa Clauses, dropping November 8 on Disney+. The hit show starring Tim Allen is an engaging, comedic extension of the actor’s successful The Santa Clause films, creating a more deeply layered and textured Santa universe. The buzz is building on the season ahead after season two's trailer revealed Santa’s son Cal was enduring Santa training and a “mad” Santa is on the loose. The actor who plays that role will no doubt become a fan favorite.

In addition to Allen, season two brings back the cast that helped make the show a hit — Elizabeth Mitchell (Mrs. Santa), Elizabeth Allen-Dick (Sandra Clause), Devin Bright (Noel), Austin Kane (Cal), and Matilda Lawler (Betty). Look for Modern Family favorite Eric Stonestreet to figure prominently this season. Jack Burditt is the series’ executive producer and showrunner.

The Santa Clauses season 2 will premiere on Disney+ on November 8, with new episodes releasing weekly. The season introduces new characters, including Eric Stonestreet as the Mad Santa and Gabriel Iglesias as Kris Kringle Moreno. The storyline focuses on Scott Calvin and his family saving Christmas after a mistake in choosing a successor and realizing their hearts belong in the North Pole.

Screen Rant is proud to present an exclusive featurette from Disney+'s original series The Santa Clauses. The first two episodes of season 2 will premiere on the streaming service on Wednesday, November 8 with new installments dropping weekly. Taking place after the events of The Santa Clause movie trilogy, the show follows Scott Calvin and his family as they co-exist with the elves and spread Christmas spirit throughout the world. Tim Allen leads the cast as Scott Calvin with Elizabeth Mitchell, Elizabeth Allen-Dick, Austin Kane, Devin Bright, and Matilda Lawler also starring.

Disney+ has unveiled the new poster and the full trailer for it’s upcoming second season of The Santa Clauses!

Tim Allen is back in the red suit as Santa Claus/Scott Calvin for the Disney+ series, which is a sequel to his popular The Santa Clause movie trilogy. He’s also an executive producer.

Keep reading to find out more and watch the trailer…

In season two, the Calvin family is back in the North Pole as Scott Calvin continues his role as Santa Claus after retirement plans were thwarted when failing to find a worthy successor in season one. Now that Scott and his family have successfully saved Christmas, Scott turns his focus towards training his son Cal to eventually take over the “family business” as Santa Claus. However, a bit of North Pole magic brings an unexpected challenge to Scott’s plan.

In addition to Tim returning,...

Quick Links Most Recent The Santa Clauses Season 2 News The Santa Clauses Is Renewed For Season 2 On Disney+ The Santa Clauses Season 2 Release Date The Santa Clauses Season 2 Cast The Santa Clauses Season 2's Story The Santa Clauses Season 2 Trailer Season 2 of The Santa Clauses continues Scott's journey as Santa Claus and his search for a worthy successor, this time coaching his youngest son, Cal. The new season introduces a tech genius named Simon, who becomes the new Santa Claus and threatens to turn Christmas into a daily event. The release date for The Santa Clauses season 2 is November 8, 2023, with new episodes arriving weekly on Disney+ until December 6.

The Santa Clauses season 2 is on the way, bringing Tim Allen's take on Santa back to Disney+ for another exciting volume. In The Santa Clauses, Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) notices that his magic as Santa Claus seems to be waning after 28 years on the job.

The second season of The Santa Clauses is coming, and viewers are now being given a look at what's ahead for Santa and his family. Disney+ has released a new trailer and poster.

Starring Tim Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell, Elizabeth Allen-Dick, Austin Kane, Devin Bright, and Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, season two of the series follows Scott (Allen) and his family as they confront challenges from Magnus Anta (Eric Stonestreet), aka the Mad Santa, who was in charge of the North Pole in the 14th century. The story also focuses on Scott's attempts to train his son, Cal (Kane) to take over the mantle as Santa. Tracy Morgan guests as the Easter Bunny

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Disney+ has released the trailer for the second season of "The Santa Clauses," setting the stage for a heated battle for the title of Santa Claus. Scott Calvin, played by Tim Allen, is determined to pass on the role of Santa Claus to his son Cal, but a rival named Magnus Anta threatens to reclaim the position. Emmy Award winner Eric Stonestreet joins the cast as Magnus Anta, a former Santa Claus from the 14th century who is seeking revenge and wants to take control of the North Pole once again.

There's trouble brewing in the North Pole! Disney+ has just released its trailer for the second season of The Santa Clauses, teasing a contentious battle for the critical title of Santa Claus. As audiences may recall, the current Santa Claus, aka Scott Calvin (Tim Allen), has been ready to turn the reigns over, but his efforts during the series' first season were unsuccessful.

Disney+ has dropped the trailer for Season 2 of The Santa Clauses, which finds the Calvin family back at the North Pole and Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) facing some stiff competition from Eric Stonestreet’s Magnus Anta (aka The Mad Santa).

“I am Santa, the rightful Santa,” Stonestreet exclaims in the trailer. “The Santa who occupies the North Pole now is a fraud!” He adds, “Revenge will be swift — and sweet. I am Santa, after all.”

In Season 2, Scott continues his role as Santa Claus after his retirement plans were thwarted when he failed to fine a worthy successor in Season 1. Now that Scott and his family have successfully saved Christmas, Scott turns his focus towards training his son Calvin to eventually take over the “family business” as Santa Claus.

In addition to Allen, who also executive produces, and new cast member Stonestreet, Season 2 stars Elizabeth Mitchell as Mrs. Claus/Carol,...

If you’re ready for a little Christmas cheer, Disney has released the new trailer for The Santa Clauses season 2. The new season finds the Calvin family back in the North Pole as Scott (Tim Allen) continues his role as Santa Claus after his retirement plans were thwarted when he failed to find a worthy successor in the first season. Now that Scott and his family have successfully saved Christmas, Scott turns his focus towards training his son Cal to take over the family business as Santa Claus, but there are a few things standing in his way.

In addition to Tim Allen, the second season of The Santa Clauses will also feature Elizabeth Mitchell as Mrs. Claus/Carol, Elizabeth Allen-Dick as Sandra Calvin Claus, Austin Kane as Cal Calvin Claus, and Devin Bright as Santa’s elf bestie Noel. New additions to The Santa Clauses season 2 include Eric Stonestreet as Magnus Antas,...

The mood isn’t entirely cheery as Tim Allen faces some serious competition in the trailer for the second season of Disney+’s The Santa Clauses.

This holiday-themed series returns to the platform with its two-episode season premiere set for Nov. 8, following the first season that launched last year. Eric Stonestreet joins the cast as Magnus Anta, aka the Mad Santa, who was in charge of the North Pole in the 14th century and aims to challenge the current reign of Scott Calvin (Allen) and his family.

“I am Santa, the rightful Santa,” Stonestreet exclaims in the footage released Tuesday. “The Santa who occupies the North Pole now is a fraud!” He adds, “Revenge will be swift — and sweet. I am Santa, after all.”

At a different point in the trailer, Mrs. Claus (Elizabeth Mitchell) is seen brandishing a futuristic weapon that goes by an intimidating name. “I’m a...

Disney+ and Tim Allen are teaming up again to spread some more holiday cheer, and we wouldn't have it any other way.

That's right, folks. We are fast approaching the premiere of The Santa Clauses Season 2.

To celebrate, Disney+ has unveiled the trailer and key art for the six-part second chapter.

"The Calvin family is back at the North Pole, as Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) continues his role as Santa Claus after his retirement plans were thwarted when he failed to find a worthy successor in season one," the logline teases.

"Now that Scott and his family have successfully saved Christmas, Scott turns his focus towards training his son Cal (Austin Kane) to eventually take over the 'family business' as Santa Claus."

In addition to Allen, who will executive produce and reprise the beloved role of Santa/Scott Calvin, the new season stars Elizabeth Mitchell as Mrs. Claus/Carol. 

The...

Scott Calvin wants to make running the North Pole a family business in the first trailer for The Santa Clauses Season 2.

The new season of the hit Disney+ series, which serves as a continuation of The Santa Clause film trilogy, picks up after the events of Season 1, with the Calvin family back at the North Pole. After coming out of retirement after failing to find a worthy successor in Season 1, Scott is focused on training his son Cal to eventually take over as Santa Claus. However, Magnus Anta, a.k.a. the Mad Santa, has accidentally been released, and he is hellbent on reclaiming the title of Santa Claus for himself and throwing the Calvin family, whom he considers frauds, out of the North Pole.

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The Santa Clauses was renewed for a second season in December...

Season 1 of The Santa Clauses continued the movie franchise with Tim Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell, and David Krumholtz reprising their roles. Now, Disney Plus has unveiled the trailer for The Santa Clauses season 2, introducing new cast members like Eric Stonestreet and Gabriel Iglesias. The trailer teases that the new season will feature the Mad Santa attempting to reclaim the North Pole while Scott tries to prepare his son, Cal, for his eventual Santa duties.

Disney Plus releases The Santa Clauses season 2 trailer, teasing the festive North Pole storyline to come. Season 1 of the holiday-themed series reunited audiences with familiar characters like Scott (Tim Allen), Carol (Elizabeth Mitchell), and Bernard (David Krumholtz) while also introducing some new ones to The Santa Clauses cast. The new season will follow the same pattern, bringing in Eric Stonestreet as The Mad Santa and Gabriel Iglesias as Kris Kringle.

Now, ahead of The Santa Clauses season 2 release date next month,...

Say goodbye to Fizbo… and hello to Mad Santa.

Disney+ on Tuesday dropped the first trailer for The Santa Clauses Season 2, which introduces two-time Emmy winner Eric Stonestreet as Magnus Antas — aka the Mad Santa — who reigned during the 14th Century and is now returning to try and take down Scott and reclaim the North Pole.

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It's kind of baffling that "The Santa Clause" is one of those franchises that's still going on today. It feels like something we should be talking about in hushed whispers. Like, "Hey, remember that Disney movie where Tim Allen commits manslaughter against Santa Claus and then undergoes a Cronenbergian physical transformation into Jolly Old St. Nick after inadvertently entering a contractual agreement to take his place? The '90s were wild, man." To be fair, I'm sure even Allen had no idea he would still be playing the cynical toy marketing director turned fabled gift-giver Scott Calvin almost 30 years after starring in the original "Santa Clause".

Yet, here we are in 2023, with season 2 of the Disney+ sequel series "The Santa Clauses" right around the corner. Season 1, much like the feature-length "Santa Clause" sequels before it, was far from a critical darling, but it absolutely has its supporters and brought in...

The Santa Clauses has a premiere date for its second season. Disney+ has announced that new episodes of the series, a spin-off of the The Santa Clause films, are coming to the streaming service in November.

Starring Tim Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell, Elizabeth Allen-Dick, Austin Kane, and Devin Bright, the series picks up with Santa aka Scott Calvin (Allen) as he realizes that it might be time to look for a successor. The new season will feature the addition of Eric Stonestreet as "The Mad Santa".

Others in the cast of season two include Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias, Matilda Lawler, Marta Kessler, Liam Kyle, Isabella Bennett, Sasha Knight, Ruby Jay, Mia Lynn Bangunan, and Laura San Giacomo. In season two, Scott will work to prepare his son (Kane) to take over his job as...

The first poster for the upcoming second season of The Santa Clauses has confirmed that the Disney+ original series will return in November.

The streamer shared that The Santa Clauses Season 2 will debut with a two-episode premiere on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, followed by new episodes weekly. In the series' sophomore season, "the Calvin family is back at the North Pole, as Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) continues his role as Santa Claus after his retirement plans were thwarted when he failed to find a worthy successor in season one," reads the official synopsis. "Now that Scott and his family have successfully saved Christmas, Scott turns his focus towards training his son Cal (Austin Kane) to eventually take over the 'family business' as Santa Claus."

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In addition to Allen and Kane, The Santa Clauses Season 2 brings back stars Elizabeth Mitchell as Mrs. Carol Claus,...

Eric Stonestreet is revealed as the villainous Mad Santa in exclusive new images from Disney+. The Santa Clause franchise, led by Tim Allen, began in 1994 and continued with two sequels. The second season of The Santa Clauses will see Scott Calvin training his son Cal to become the next Santa Claus, with guest stars including Tracy Morgan and Laura San Giacomo.

The Santa Clauses will bring the festive spirit to Disney+ this November as the second season of the sequel series drops its double-episode debut on November 8, 2023. This is a bonus for those who enjoyed the first season of the follow-up to the Tim Allen movie The Santa Clause and its sequels, who don't have too long to wait for the next instalment of the franchise.

Last week, new images shared by People revealed the first look at Eric Stonestreet as the villainous "Mad Santa" in The Santa Clauses season...

Tim Allen will be back to spread the holiday cheer on The Santa Clauses Season 2.

Disney+ announced Thursday that the six-episode second season will launch Wednesday, November 8, 2023.

Two episodes will be available on premiere date, followed by one a week through December 6, 2023.

"The Calvin family is back at the North Pole, as Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) continues his role as Santa Claus after his retirement plans were thwarted when he failed to find a worthy successor in season one," the logline teases.

"Now that Scott and his family have successfully saved Christmas, Scott turns his focus towards training his son Cal (Austin Kane) to eventually take over the "family business" as Santa Claus.

In addition to Tim Allen, who will executive produce and reprise the beloved role of Santa/Scott Calvin, the new season stars Elizabeth Mitchell as Mrs. Claus/Carol, Austin Kane as Cal Calvin Claus, Elizabeth Allen-Dick as Sandra Calvin Claus,...

The Santa Clauses season 2 has an official release date of November 8 on Disney+. Season 1 of The Santa Clauses was a huge success, ranking as one of the Top 5 most viewed original shows on the platform. The new season will premiere with a two-episode debut, followed by weekly episode releases.

The Santa Clauses season 2 now has an official release date. The show, which premiered with season 1 on Disney+ in 2022, is a sequel to the Santa Clause movie trilogy, which starred Tim Allen as Scott Calvin, a bitter businessman who unwittingly became Santa Claus after accidentally killing the previous Santa by startling him off a roof. Season 1 was one of the Top 5 most viewed original shows on the platform, so it was quickly renewed for season 2 a month after its premiere.

Disney+ has revealed the official release date for The Santa Clauses season 2. The new season of the legacy sequel series is...

Tim Allen fans are getting an early Christmas gift.

Disney+ announced Thursday that Season 2 of The Santa Clauses will premiere Wednesday, Nov. 8, with its first two episodes. The six-episode season will continue to unspool weekly, culminating in a Dec. 6 finale.

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As previously reported, Season 2 of the holiday comedy will pit Allen’s holly, jolly Scott Calvin against TV’s erstwhile Fizbo.

Santa Claus has an arrival date. Disney+ revealed today that The Santa Clauses will debut with a two-episode premiere on Wednesday, November 8, followed by new episodes weekly.

In the series’ sophomore season, the Calvin family is back at the North Pole, as Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) continues his role as Santa Claus after his retirement plans were thwarted when he failed to find a worthy successor in season one. Now that Scott and his family have successfully saved Christmas, Scott turns his focus towards training his son Cal (Austin Kane) to eventually take over the “family business” as Santa Claus.

In addition to Allen, who will also executive produce, season two stars Elizabeth Mitchell as Mrs. Claus/Carol, Austin Kane as Cal Calvin Claus, Elizabeth Allen-Dick as Sandra Calvin Claus, Devin Bright as Noel, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias as Kris Kringle, and Eric Stonestreet as Magnus Antas, aka The Mad Santa.

New images reveal Eric Stonestreet as "The Mad Santa" in The Santa Clauses season 2, sporting a dirty Santa Claus suit and standing alongside his assistant Olga. Season 2 of the Disney+ holiday series is expected to premiere later in November or December, although the ongoing Hollywood strikes may cause delays. Tim Allen, who serves as an executive producer, will reprise his role as Santa Claus, and the story is likely to focus on Scott Calvin training his son to become the next Santa Claus.

New images for The Santa Clauses season 2 reveal the first look at Mad Santa. Based on the original The Santa Clause film series, which began in 1994, the Disney+ holiday series follows Scott Calvin, a former businessperson who has spent the better part of thirty years spreading Christmas cheer and managing operations in the North Pole as Santa Claus. One day, he decides to retire from his role as Santa Claus,...

A sneak peek has been released of Eric Stonestreet as he'll appear as The Mad Santa in the second season of The Santa Clauses.

In the upcoming second season of the Disney+ series, which serves as a continuation of The Santa Clause and its two sequels, The Santa Clauses will bring in Stonestreet of Modern Family fame for a very special role. He'll be playing Magnus Antas, aka The Mad Santa. The character, described by Disney+ as a "rowdy and mercurial foe who often brandishes a cup of mead," Magnus Antas was who reigned during the 14th century. He's now returned with the dastardly plan of taking down Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) and reclaiming the North Pole. Two images revealing Stonestreet in character can be viewed below.

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In Season 2, per Disney+, the "Calvin family is back in the...

The Santa Clauses has landed comedian Tracy Morgan as a member of the Council of the Legendary Figures.

According to Deadline, Morgan will cameo in Season 2 of the Disney+ series as the Easter Bunny. No details as to how the Easter Bunny factors into the upcoming season's plot were disclosed at this time. Morgan is best known for his tenure as a cast member on Saturday Night Live, as well as his role as Tracy Jordan in the NBC sitcom 30 Rock. His casting as the Easter Bunny will actually create a mini-30 Rock reunion as The Santa Clauses creator Jack Burditt previously worked with Morgan on the NBC sitcom.

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The Easter Bunny was previously portrayed by the late Jay Thomas in The Santa Clause 2 (2002) and The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006). In both films, he appeared...

Tracy Morgan will be hopping his way into The Santa Clauses with his special guest role in the upcoming second season. Serving as a follow-up to the Santa Clause movies, the series brings back Tim Allen as the titular gift-giver, and joining him in season 2 for a special appearance will be Morgan. Deadline reports that Morgan is set to play the Easter Bunny, though no details were revealed on how the character will be worked into the show's plot. The casting serves as a reunion between Morgan and series creator Jack Burditt, who worked as a writer on 30 Rock.

It was previously announced that Modern Family actor Eric Stonestreet was coming into the cast for the second season as another special character. He'll be playing Magnus Antas, aka the Mad Santa, a character who "reigned during the 14th century and is now returning to try and take down Scott Calvin...

The Santa Clauses season 2 has cast a Saturday Night Live alum in the role of a familiar holiday mascot who made appearances in the original films. The series sees Tim Allen return as Scott Calvin as he searches for someone who can be his successor in the role of Santa when he retires. Season 1 ends with Scott resuming his role after taking it back from Kal Penn's Simon Choski.

According to Deadline, The Santa Clauses season 2 will see Saturday Night Live alum Tracy Morgan join the cast as the Easter Bunny. The Easter Bunny was previously portrayed by Jay Thomas in The Santa Clause 2 and The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause. It is currently unclear how big of a role Morgan will have in The Santa Clauses season 2, though it is described as a cameo, and how the Easter Bunny will factor into its story.

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Deadline reports that Tracy Morgan will be joining the cast of The Santa Clauses season 2. If you’re wondering who Morgan might be playing in the Disney+ series, he’ll be hopping into the role of that purveyor of decorated eggs and candy-coloured grass… the Easter Bunny!

The first season of The Santa Clauses found Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) returning after being Santa Claus for nearly thirty years, and he’s as jolly as ever. But as Christmas declines in popularity, so does his Santa magic. Scott struggles to keep up with the demands of the job, as well as being there for his family. Upon discovering there is a way to retire from his post, Scott considers stepping down as Santa Claus and finding a worthy successor so that he can become a better father and husband. Allen will be returning for the second season, with Scott turning his...

Exclusive: The Santa Clauses needed someone to play the Easter Bunny in season two, so they went to the only person who could truly embody the cuddly part: the inimitable Tracy Morgan.

The casting of Morgan marks a reunion, of sorts, for the comedian and Santa Clauses creator Jack Burditt; the two worked together on 30 Rock. It’s unclear, for now, how Morgan’s character will hop into the plot.

In the second season of the Disney+ comedy, the Calvin family is back in the North Pole as Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) continues his role as Santa Claus after retirement plans were thwarted when failing to find a worthy successor in season one. Now that Scott and his family have successfully saved Christmas, Scott turns his focus towards training his son Calvin to eventually take over the “family business” as Santa Claus.

Returning series regulars in season two are Elizabeth Mitchell as Mrs.

Exclusive: Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias is joining the cast of The Santa Clauses as a series regular.

Iglesias will play Kris Kringle, the owner and operator of a Christmas-themed amusement park called Santaland. Sweet, happy, and perpetually-optimistic, Kris is a warm, generous soul who is determined to keep his struggling theme park afloat. However, his belief in Santa and love for all things Christmas may not be enough.

In the second season, the Calvin family is back in the North Pole as Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) continues his role as Santa Claus after retirement plans were thwarted when failing to find a worthy successor in season one. Now that Scott and his family have successfully saved Christmas, Scott turns his focus towards training his son Calvin to eventually take over the family business as Santa Claus.

Also returning as series regulars in season two are Elizabeth Mitchell as Mrs. Claus/Carol,...

Eric Stonestreet has signed on to join Disney’s “The Santa Clauses” just in time for Season 2, which is currently in production. He’ll portray Magnus Antas (aka the Mad Santa), who reigned during the 14th century and is now returning to try and take down Scott Calvin and reclaim the North Pole.

Season 2 of the holiday comedy picks up with the Calvin family back in the North Pole as Scott Calvin continues his role as Santa Claus after his retirement plans were put on pause when failing to find a worthy successor in season one. Now that he and his family have saved Christmas, Scott is finally able to put his focus toward training his son Calvin to eventually take over the “family business” as Santa Claus.

Elizabeth Mitchell is attached to return as a series regular in Season 2 as Mrs. Claus/Carol. She’s joined by Elizabeth Allen-Dick as Sandra Calvin Claus,...

The Santa Clauses Season 2 will pit Tim Allen’s holly, jolly Scott Calvin against TV’s erstwhile Fizbo.

Modern Family‘s Eric Stonestreet has joined the cast of the Disney+ sequel series, TVLine has learned. The two-time Emmy winner will play Magnus Antas (aka the Mad Santa), who reigned during the 14th Century and is now returning to try and take down Tim Allen’s Scott Calvin and reclaim the North Pole.

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“Modern Family” star Eric Stonestreet will join the Tim Allen-led cast of the Disney+ Original series “The Santa Clauses,” the streamer said Friday.

The show adds Stonestreet for Season 2, production of which is underway. He will play the role of Magnus Antas, also known as the Mad Santa, who reigned during the 14th century and is now returning to try and take down Scott Calvin (Allen) and reclaim the North Pole, according to Disney+.

In the second season, the Calvin family has returned to the North Pole after Calvin’s retirement plans did not work out as planned when he could not to find a successor worthy of Santa’s duties. Picking up after Scott and his family saved Christmas in Season 1, Scott focuses on training his son Calvin to take over the “family business.”

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Time for Eric Stonestreet to put on an angry face: The Modern Family will join the cast of the Disney+ Original series The Santa Clauses as Magnus Antas (aka the Mad Santa), who reigned during the 14th century and is now returning to try and take down Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) and reclaim the North Pole.

In the second season, the Calvin family is back in the North Pole as Scott continues his role as Santa Claus after retirement plans were thwarted when failing to find a worthy successor in season one. Now that Scott and his family have successfully saved Christmas, Scott turns his focus towards training his son Calvin to eventually take over the “family business” as Santa Claus.

The Disney Branded Television series is produced by 20th Television, a part of Disney Television Studios, and is now in production on its second season. Season one of The Santa Clauses,...

Scott Calvin's reign on The Santa Clauses may not be ending as planned.

Disney+ made a shocking announcement this week:

The Santa Clauses will return for Season 2!

“This franchise has had a lasting impact for so many families, truly becoming part of their annual holiday traditions,” Disney Branded Television president Ayo Davis said in a statement.

“Bringing it back as a series has been a true gift, and I’m grateful to our producing partners at 20th Television and, of course, Tim Allen and team, that we have yet another reason to celebrate this holiday season.”

The news is somewhat surprising. Before the series was even picked up, reports stated it would be a limited series revival that would seemingly bring Tim Allen's alter ego full circle.

Now, it sounds like there will be plenty of Scott and his family on the agenda because we're getting a full-fledged second season.

The Santa Clauses season 2 has been greenlit by Disney+. The news comes just as the sixth and final episode of season 1 aired on December 14. The ending of the season was purposely kept open, according to creators and producers, to allow for the possibility of a multi-season arc. During its peak in November, The Santa Clauses was the tenth most streamed television show across all platforms.

Per TVLine, The Santa Clauses has been renewed by Disney+ for season 2. Disney Branded Television president Ayo Davis states that the rebooted series is a “true gift” and its renewal a cause for celebration. Tim Allen is set to return in his role as Scott/Santa Clause and Elizabeth Mitchell as Carol/Mrs. Clause.

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The close of the season sees Scott reassume his position as Santa,...

Warning: Major Spoilers for The Santa Clauses Episode 5 Below!The Santa Clauses has completely changed The Santa Clause franchise with the reveals in its fifth episode. The Disney+ mini-series The Santa Clauses begins with Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) on what seems to be a routine Christmas Eve delivering toys, only for him to discover his magic as St. Nick is weakening. This leads Scott to determine that his time as Santa has run its course, with Scott recruiting tech businessman Simon Choski (Kal Penn) to replace him as Santa. However, Scott's abdication of being Santa does not go as he expects.

In The Santa Clauses episode five, titled "Chapter Five: Across the Yule-Verse," the retired Santa Claus receives a surprise visit from his former elf Bernard (David Krumholtz) and an even more surprising visit from the Santa who initially slipped off Scott's roof. Scott also learns the truth about how...

Warning! Spoilers about The Santa Clauses episode 3 ahead.

Disney’s The Santa Clauses episode 3 sees The Santa Clause sequel introduce the Befana, whom Scott describes as a witch – here are the Christmas witch and the legend behind the character explained. Scott’s (Tim Allen) realization that the best he could do for his family would be leaving his post as Santa in The Santa Clauses episode 2 makes his daughter Sandra (Elizabeth Allen-Dick) look for help and support in the Wobbly Woods. Indeed, besides animals and her family, there’s someone else Sandra trusts enough to confide in, someone Scott/Santa refers to as the Christmas Witch in The Santa Clauses episode 3, but who prefers to be called by her original name, Befana (Laura San Giacomo).

Disney’s The Santa Clauses accurately depicts the Befana, which is, to this day, still a Christmas staple for those who celebrate the holiday in Italy.