‘Violent Night’ – David Harbour Kicks Ass as Jolly Ol’ St. Nick
So you’ve finished your holiday Die Hard viewing and you need more violence. The first look at Violent Night looks like the perfect gift.
CinemaCon has given film fans a look at many new projects for the upcoming year. And while we haven’t even reached summer yet, action fans are ready for Christmas thanks to Violent Night. The film will star every nerd’s favorite grumpy dad, David Harbour of Stranger Things fame.
David Harbour en el escenario presentado su película #ViolentNight#CinemaCon pic.twitter.com/yXzXooJTl4
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David Harbour Knows Naughty from Nice
Harbour and director Tommy Wirkola (Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters, Dead Snow) took to CinemaCon stage to talk about their new ass-kicking Christmas caper. The Focus Features film features a family that’s been taken hostage during the holiday season. But the kidnappers get more than they bargained for as Harbour drops in to save the day. And he drops in through the chimney?
That’s right. Marvel’s Red Guardian will be playing an altogether different guardian in red – Santa Claus.
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Violent Night Synopsis
At CinemaCon, we learned that this Santa is more than jolly. Check out the description of the film below:
“A team of elite mercenaries breaks into a wealthy family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone inside hostage. But the team isn’t prepared for a surprise combatant: Santa Claus (Harbour) is on the grounds, and he’s about to show why this Nick is no saint.”
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From Harbour’s description, the film will share a spiritual bond with the action-packed Christmas classic Die Hard.a
The Cast of Violent Night
Harbour isn’t the only fan-favorite face in this upcoming action joint. Hollywood bae John Leguizamo will go toe-to-toe with Harbour’s St. Nick in the role of the head mercenary.
The cast also includes Beverly D’Angelo, Alex Haskell, and Alexis Louder. Edi Patterson and Cam Gigandet will also star. Sonic‘s Pat Casey and Josh Miller serve as writers for this soon-to-be cult classic.
As of yet, we have no images from the upcoming film – but that’s understandable. It’s too early in the year to start shaking the presents under the tree.
Violent Night is set to hit theaters this December 2nd. Obviously Harbour is pumped about the project. And we’ll be sure to be extra good this year in hopes that this holiday yarn is the greatest gift of all.
“You better not cry, you better not pout, I’m telling you why because Santa Claus is coming to town. Let’s f—ing go,” Harbour said with an exclamation point https://t.co/kz3Tp6thGC pic.twitter.com/dCApODm3Bp
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) April 28, 2022
