Brian Cox has been announced as the voice of Santa Claus in a new upcoming Netflix film called That Christmas. The film is an animated adaptation of a children’s book series written by Richard Curtis and directed by Simon Otto, the man behind How To Train Your Dragon. The movie is set to feature an all-star cast, including actors Fiona Shaw, Jodie Whittaker, and Bill Nighy, along with a roster of other talented performers.
Otto spoke very highly of the film and his work on it, expressing his excitement at the prospect of getting a chance to direct a Christmas movie written by Richard Curtis and featuring some of the most iconic voice talents around. Curtis, too, was thrilled about the project, gushing about the excitement he felt seeing the whole world he imagined come to life in ways he never thought possible.
According to reports, That Christmas is set to premiere “later this year,” though no specific release date has been announced just yet. Fans of Cox will rejoice to know that they may be seeing even more of him soon, as the actor recently expressed his willingness to return to Succession as Logan Roy in a film if it’s good enough. Though he also felt that the show ended at just the right time.
Overall, That Christmas is gearing up to be one of the biggest animated films of the year, with a talented cast and crew working hard to bring it to life. If you’re looking for a heartwarming tale to get you in the Christmas spirit later this year, this might just be the movie for you
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