Eric Stonestreet cast in Disney+ original series The Santa Clauses season two

Actor Eric Stonestreet is cast in the upcoming second season of Disney+ original series The Santa Clauses, in which the actor will play the role of Magnus Antas alias Mad Santa. The series is headlined by Tim Allen.

Eric's character will try to reclaim the mantle from Tim Allen's Scott Calvin. The second season is currently underway and will focus more on Tim's character Scott who trains his son Calvin to become the next Santa. Besides Tim and Eric, the second season will also feature Elizabeth Mitchell as Mrs Claus, along with Elizabeth Allec-Dick, Austin Kane, Devin Bright, Matilda Lawler, among others.

"This franchise has had a lasting impact for so many families, truly becoming part of their annual holiday tradition. Bringing it back as a series has been a true gift, and I'm grateful to our producing partners at 20th Television, and of course, Tim Allen and team, that we have yet another reason to celebrate this holiday season," Ayo Davis, Disney Branded Television president was quoted as saying in a Collider report.

A release date for The Santa Clauses season two is yet to be announced.