Bad Santa 2 Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

You better watch out: BAD SANTA 2 is coming to town.

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Last modified: Mar. 18, 2017

Bad Santa 2

Release Date: Wednesday, November 23, 2016 Theaters

Director: Mark Waters

Starring: Billy Bob Thornton • Tony Cox • Brett Kelly • Christina Hendricks • Ryan Hansen

N/A Comedy N/A

3.5 / 5.0

78% WILL SEE 22% WON'T SEE

Rent or buy

Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Fueled by cheap whiskey, greed and hatred, Willie Soke (Billy Bob Thornton) teams up once again with his angry little sidekick, Marcus (Tony Cox), to knock off a Chicago charity on Christmas Eve. Along for the ride is 'the kid' - chubby and cheery Thurman Merman (Brett Kelly), a 250-pound ray of sunshine who brings out Willie's sliver of humanity.

Mommy issues arise when the pair are joined by Kathy Bates, as Willie's horror story of a mother, Sunny Soke. A super butch super bitch, Sunny raises the bar for the gang's ambitions, while somehow lowering the standards of criminal behavior. Willie is further burdened by lusting after the curvaceous and prim Diane, played by Christina Hendricks, the charity director with a heart of gold and libido of steel.

Comedy Holiday Sequel

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Who stars in Bad Santa 2 – Cast List

Billy Bob Thornton
... Willy Soke

The Electric State, Parkland
T
Tony Cox
... Marcus

The Warrior's Way, Bad Santa
B
Brett Kelly
... Thurman Merman

Bad Santa, Unaccompanied Minors
Christina Hendricks
... Diane

Drive, American Woman
R
Ryan Hansen
... Regent Hastings

Off the Record, Dog Days
J
Jenny Zigrino
... Gina
J
Jeff Skowron
... Dorfman
K
Kathy Bates
... Sunny Soke

The Blind Side, Bee Movie

Who is making Bad Santa 2 – Crew List

A look at Bad Santa 2 behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Mark Waters last helmed La Dolce Villa and Mother of the Bride. The film's writer Johnny Rosenthal last penned The Pilot and Untitled Paramount/Miniature Golf Project.

Director: Mark Waters
Screenwriters: Johnny Rosenthal
John Phillips
Steve Pink
Producers: Andrew Gunn
Geyer Kosinski

Studios: Broad Green Pictures
Production Company: Dimension Films
Media Talent Group
Miramax Films

Production – What we know about the Bad Santa 2

Key Facts

Miramax and Broad Green Pictures have partnered to co-finance and co-produce the film, with Broad Green handling U.S. theatrical distribution. Sierra/Affinity is handling foreign sales.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jul 2016

Completed

Changed Bad Santa 2 movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Dec 2015

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Principal photography starts January 2016 in Montréal, Québec, Canada.

Nov 2015

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. The long-in-development film is finally being fast-tracked, with director Mark Waters set to start shooting in January 2016.

Aug 2012

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Billy Bob Thornton wants to shoot the film Fall 2013 after he completes London Fields.

Jul 2011

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Commissioned two different writers, with the idea of choosing between the scripts or even using one script for Bad Santa 2 and the other script for a third film.

Dec 2010

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: You better watch out: BAD SANTA 2 is coming to town.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Bad Santa 2 Trailers and Clips

Redband Trailer #2

Theatrical Trailer

TV Spot: Election

Redband Trailer

Bad Santa 2 Release Date: When was the film released?

Bad Santa 2 was released in nationwide movie theaters on Wednesday, November 23 , 2016. There were four other movies released on the same date, including Moana, Allied and Rules Don't Apply. Additional information: .