Gruff-voiced character actor J.K. Simmons makes a surprising turn as a mall Santa, terrifying kids before reteaming with Dwayne Johnson for an action-packed holiday flick.
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Simmons previously played Santa at a local mall, where his intimidating on-screen persona proved a little too effective, making some children cry.
Despite his tough-guy image, Simmons is excited to don the red suit again for 'Red One', collaborating once more with his 'Whiplash' co-star Dwayne Johnson in a high-stakes holiday adventure.
Gruff-voiced character actor J.K. Simmons makes a surprising turn as a mall Santa, terrifying kids before reteaming with Dwayne Johnson for an action-packed holiday flick.
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Simmons previously played Santa at a local mall, where his intimidating on-screen persona proved a little too effective, making some children cry.
Despite his tough-guy image, Simmons is excited to don the red suit again for 'Red One', collaborating once more with his 'Whiplash' co-star Dwayne Johnson in a high-stakes holiday adventure.