In ‘Violent Night‘, David Harbour plays Santa Claus (Nick), John Leguizamo plays the villainous Scrooge, and Beverly D’Angelo plays Gertrude Lightower. The film is a violent Christmas action-comedy.
Main cast
- Santa Claus (Nick)David HarbourMain
- Scrooge (Jimmy Martinez)John LeguizamoMain
- Gertrude LightowerBeverly D’AngeloMain
Supporting cast
- Trudy LightowerLeah BradySupp
- Jason LightowerAlex HassellSupp
- Linda LightowerAlexis LouderSupp
- Alba LightowerEdi PattersonSupp
- Morgan LightowerCamille KostekSupp
- KrampusBoya HassanSupp
Guest & voice
- Gingerbread ThugAndre EriksenGuest
- Mrs. ClausStephanie SyGuest
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About this cast
Violent Night is a 2022 action-comedy film that reimagines Santa Claus as a no-nonsense hero. When a wealthy family is taken hostage by a mercenary team on Christmas Eve, Santa must use his combat skills to save them. The cast features David Harbour as the titular Santa, alongside John Leguizamo and Beverly D’Angelo.
FAQs
Who plays Santa in Violent Night?
David Harbour plays Santa Claus (Nick) in Violent Night.
Who plays the villain in Violent Night?
John Leguizamo plays the villain Scrooge (Jimmy Martinez).
Is Violent Night a sequel or standalone?
It is a standalone film, though a sequel has been announced.
Who plays the grandmother in Violent Night?
Beverly D’Angelo plays Gertrude Lightower, the wealthy matriarch.
Is Violent Night a comedy or horror?
It is an action-comedy with violent and festive elements.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026