Behind the Scenes of Bad Santa

Stop settling for sugar plums! Bad Santa is the anti-holiday classic we love,

but you probably don't know the dark forces and canceled stars behind this Christmas crime

spree. Let's dive into the facts. FACT #1. THE COEN EFFECT

If the movie’s signature dark humor felt familiar, that’s because the executive producers

were none other than Joel and Ethan Coen, the duo behind Fargo and The Big Lebowski.

They were instrumental in shaping the film’s distinctive, cynical tone. FACT #2.

THE ORIGINAL WILLIE Billy Bob Thornton is iconic as Willie Soke, but the role was

first offered to comedy legend Bill Murray. He had to pass due to scheduling conflicts