In ‘Klaus‘ (2019), Jason Schwartzman voices Jesper, J.K. Simmons voices Klaus, and Rashida Jones voices Alva. This animated Christmas film reimagines the origins of Santa Claus.
Main cast
- Jesper JohanssonJason SchwartzmanMain
- KlausJ.K. SimmonsMain
- AlvaRashida JonesMain
Supporting cast
- Postmaster General / Mr. EllingboeJoan CusackSupp
- MogensNorm MacdonaldSupp
- Sámi Kid / Lead Sámi BoySergio PablosSupp
- KrumWill SassoSupp
- Mrs. KrumNeda Margrethe LabbaSupp
Guest & voice
- Olaf / additional voicesBrad AbrellVoice
- Shopkeeper / additional voicesShelby YoungVoice
- Gretchen / additional voicesEmma NivenVoice
- Additional voicesLillianna YacopinoVoice
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About this cast
Klaus is a 2019 animated Christmas comedy-drama produced by Netflix and directed by Sergio Pablos. The story follows Jesper, the spoiled son of a postmaster, who is sent to a remote, miserable town in the Arctic Circle where he must set up a postal service. There he meets a reclusive toymaker, Klaus, and together they begin delivering toys to the town’s children, inadvertently creating the…
FAQs
Who plays Jesper in Klaus?
Jesper is voiced by American actor Jason Schwartzman.
Who plays Klaus in Klaus?
Klaus is voiced by J.K. Simmons.
Who provides the voice for Alva in Klaus?
Alva is voiced by Rashida Jones.
Is Klaus a Netflix original film?
Yes, Klaus was produced and released by Netflix in November 2019.
Who directed Klaus?
The film was directed by Spanish animator Sergio Pablos.
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