The 2022 TV mini-series, The Santa Clauses, was filmed in Los Angeles, USA. The movie began filming in March 2022 and was done by June 2022.
Directed by Jason Winer, the series is the sequel to 2006 'The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause'. The series is going to premiere after 28 years of its first film, 'The Santa Clause' (1994).
'The Santa Clauses,' an upcoming Christmas comedy miniseries, is based on 'The Santa Clauses' film. The two episodes of the series are dropping out on November 16, 2022.
The plotline of the series is that Tim Allen, who played Scott Calvin realizes that he can't be Santa Forever as he is close to his 65th birthday. Due to this, he went to find a replacement Santa. On the other side, his family is preparing for a new experience of adventure in life south of the pole.
Where Was 'The Santa Clauses' 2022 Filmed?
The Santa Clauses 2022 was filmed in Los Angles. The shooting of the series started in March 2022 and ended in June 2022.
It took three months to finish the filming of the series. J.P. Wakayama served as the cinematographer of the series.
The score for the series would be composed by Ariel Rechtshaid. It was revealed in November 2022.
Releasing on November 16, 2022, its first two episodes will be available to watch on Disney+.
Meet The Cast of The Santa Clauses
Here we have listed the cast and characters of the series.
Tim Allen as Scott Calvin
The character of Santa Clause is played by Tim Allen as Scott Calvin.
The 69-years-old actor Tim Allen is a comedian and actor who is renowned for his appearance on 'Home Improvement,' 'Last Man Standing,' 'Tropical Snow,' ' El Camino Christmas' and more.
Elizabeth Mitchell as Carol Calvin
Elizabeth Mitchell was cast as Carol Calvin in the series, who played the role of Santa Claus's wife.
American actress Elizabeth Mitchell is known for her role in the TV series 'Lost,' 'Revolution,' 'Dead of Summer,' 'Once Upon a Time,' 'The Expanse' and so on.
Kal Penn as Simon Choksi
Another cast of the series, Kal Penn, played the main role of Simon Choksi.
Kal is known for his role in highly appreciated TV series such as 'House,' 'Designated Survivor,' 'Harold & Kumar,' 'The Namesake,' and Sunnyside,' among others.
Likewise, the other cast of the series are:
- Austin Kane as Buddy "Cal" Calvin-Claus
- Elizabeth Allen-Dick as Sandra Calvin-Claus
- Matilda Lawler as Betty
- Rupali Redd as Grace Choksi
- Laura San Giacomo as Befana the Christmas Witch
- David Krumholtz as Bernard
- Devin Bright as Noel and more
The Original, 'The Santa Clause' Movie Was Filmed In Ontario, Canada
Filmed in Ontario, Canada, The Santa Clause movie is a franchise of three American feature films.
The movie, directed by Josh Pasquin and written by Leo Benvenuti & Steve Rudnick, was shot in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Also, the shooting took place at Raleigh Studios in Los Angeles, California.
The first installment of the 'The Santa Clause' film was theatrically released on 11th November 1994. Its second installment, 'The Santa Clause 2', was dropped on 1st November 2002 & its third installment was released on 3rd November 2006.
The top cast of the film is Tim Allen, Judge Reinhold, Wendy Crewson, and Eric Lloyd, among others. The story of 'The Santa Clause' movie is based on an original story that centers on Scott Calvin's (played by Tim Allen) transformation into Santa Claus.
The film won two awards - BMI Film & TV Awards (1995) and People's Choice Awards, USA (1995). In addition to this, the film achieved eight nominations.
The Santa Clauses Released Date and Where To Watch
The Santa Clauses is set to release its first two episodes on 16th November 2022.
You can watch this miniseries on the streaming platform, Disney+.
Launched in 2019, Disney+ includes the brands such as The Walt Disney, National Geographic, Star Wars, and more. In this service, you can watch Raya and the Last Dragon, Mulan, The Mandalorian, Wanda Vision, and more.
The series is TV-PG certified, as per IMDB. It means parental guidance is recommended, and it is not suitable for children under the age of 14.
Here is the list of the six episodes of the series:
- Chapter One: Good to Ho (16 Nov. 2022)
- Chapter Two: The Secessus Clause (16 Nov. 2022)
- Chapter Three: Into the Wobbly Wood (23 Nov. 2022)
- Chapter Four: The Shoes Off the Bed Clause (30 Nov. 2022)
- Episode #1.5 (7 Dec. 2022)
- Episode #1.6 (14 Dec. 2022)
Don't forget to check out the date if you don't want to miss this amazing and brilliant series directed by Jason Winer.
