As a die-hard fan of action-packed movies and a connoisseur of all things Christmas, I can’t help but feel an overwhelming sense of excitement at the prospect of David Harbour reprising his role as Santa Claus for “Violent Night 2.” The first installment was a refreshing blend of holiday cheer and adrenaline-fueled action that perfectly captured the essence of both Die Hard and Lethal Weapon.
“Merry Xmas, ya filthy animals!” So declares Stranger Things and Hellboy star
, who has now confirmed that the highly anticipated festive action sequel,
, is not only in the works, but now has a script. Taking to Instagram, Harbour shared an image of himself sporting a Santa hat and sitting next to the real Santa Claus (we can only assume he’s the real one) while holding a script that clearly has the words “Violent Night 2” slapped across it.
Since the specifics about the sequel have been scarce since viewers encountered a more violent Santa Claus portrayed by Harbour in 2022, there’s a strong possibility that this will shift, as the actor appears keen to reprise his role for additional Christmas mayhem steeped in violence.
As a cinephile, I recently had the pleasure of watching “Violent Night,” an exhilarating action flick directed by Tommy Wirkola with screenplay penned by Pat Casey and Josh Miller. This riveting film sees David Harbour stepping into the role of our beloved Santa Claus, accompanied by the talents of John Leguizamo, Beverly D’Angelo, Alex Hassell, Alexis Louder, Edi Patterson, Cam Gigandet, and André Eriksen.
‘Violent Night 2’ Could Dive More Into Santa’s Violent Backstory
The details of Violent Night 2 haven’t been disclosed yet, but the original film hints at an unexpected past for Santa Claus. Originally a Viking warrior named Nikamund the Red, the creators of the first movie have suggested that future movies might explore Santa’s violent origins as Saint Nick.
As a die-hard film enthusiast, I can’t help but express my fervent hope for a series of sequels that gradually delve into the absurd and extraordinary. The overwhelming response on social media platforms like Twitter suggests that the audience is eager to uncover Santa Claus’s intriguing backstory, which gives me the strong feeling that there’s a significant demand to further explore this captivating narrative.
Initially, the first movie provided a more detailed account of his background, but this was removed to maintain pace. It might be disappointing if there’s no sequel, but on the other hand, it gives us plenty of opportunities for new developments in future installments. One lesson we’ve taken from the Sonic movies is that occasionally, setting limits for the sequel can lead to regrets, as you may find yourself wishing we hadn’t included a certain line in the initial film.
As we eagerly anticipate Violent Night 2 to fulfill our holiday wishes, David Harbour has a host of significant upcoming projects. He’s set to rejoin the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Thunderbolts*, wrap up the final season of Stranger Things, and make his DCU debut as Eric Frankenstein in Creature Commandos.
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2024-12-18 15:32