Disney+ has shared pictures of Eric Stonestreet in the role of Magnus Antas, or the Mad Santa, in the upcoming season of The Santa Clauses. This comes after the first season of the series had Scott Calvin attempting to retire, only to discover things didn’t go as planned. The second season will have Calvin teaching his son Cal to take over the role of Santa Claus. However, things will be shaken up a bit when Magnus Antas, who reigned during the 14th century, returns to once again take over the North Pole. Magnas Antas is a bit rowdy and mercurial and often brandishes a cup of mead. Check out the photos and some more details about the series below!
- Emmy® Award-winning actor Eric Stonestreet (“Modern Family”) stars as Magnus Antas, aka The Mad Santa, in season two of the Disney+ Original Series “The Santa Clauses,” which is set to debut this holiday season.
- A rowdy and mercurial foe who often brandishes a cup of mead, Magnus Antas reigned during the 14th century and is now returning to 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 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.
- Season one of “The Santa Clauses,” which debuted Nov. 16, 2022, was a Top 5 most-watched original series on Disney+ by hour streamed during its Season’s Streaming campaign (Nov. 3-Dec. 31).
- Disney Legend Tim Allen executive produces and continues to reprise the beloved role of Santa/Scott Calvin. Also starring are Elizabeth Mitchell as Mrs. Claus/Carol, Elizabeth Allen-Dick as Sandra Calvin Claus, Austin Kane as Cal Calvin Claus, Devin Bright as Santa’s elf bestie Noel, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias as Kris “Kringle” Moreno and Eric Stonestreet as Magnus Antas aka The Mad Santa. Matilda Lawler plays a recurring guest-star role as Santa’s chief of staff, Betty. Additional guest stars include Tracy Morgan as Easter Bunny, Marta Kessler as Olga, a surly, take-no-prisoners gnome who doesn’t understand “feelings” and “empathy” and sidekick to Magnus Antas, aka The Mad Santa, , Liam Kyle as Gary, Isabella Bennett as Edie, Sasha Knight as Crouton, Ruby Jay as Riley, Mia Lynn Bangunan as Pontoon, and Laura San Giacomo as La Befana, the Christmas Witch.
- Alongside Allen, award-winning Jack Burditt (“30 Rock,” “Modern Family,” “Frasier,” “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”) is an executive producer and showrunner. Kevin Hench (“Last Man Standing”), Richard Baker (“Last Man Standing,” “The Santa Clause,” “The Santa Clause 2”) and Rick Messina (“Last Man Standing,” “The Santa Clause,” “The Santa Clause 2”) serve as executive producers along with Jason Winer and Jon Radler for Small Dog Picture Company.
What do you think of where this series is going for its second season? Are you excited to see Eric Stonestreet as Magnus Antas? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!
