Santa's Cousin[1] (formerly titled The Santa Assist)[2] is a 2024 Christmas romance movie written by Judy Pennell and Mary Haarmeyer, directed by Ross Kagan Marks and starring Eric Roberts. The film premiered on December 4, 2024.[3]
Cast
- Eric Roberts as Santa Claus[4]
- John Stoddard[5]
- Alexandra Harris[5]
- Eliza Roberts[6]
- Malcolm Engel
Production
The film was shot in Las Cruces, New Mexico in November 2023.[5]
Release
The film was released in December 2024.[1]
References
- ^ a b Paloma, Natassia (August 26, 2024). "Eric Roberts films sci-fi movie '3' in Las Cruces after El Paso star sightings". El Paso Times. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
The film is not the first starring Roberts shot in Las Cruces; the actor starred in "Santa's Cousin," which was set in New Mexico and will be released in December 2024.
- ^ "Behind the scenes of upcoming movie 'Santa Assist'". Las Cruces Sun-News. December 11, 2023. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ https://newsroom.nmsu.edu/news/groundbreaking-nmsu-film-partnership---santa-s-cousin--premiers-dec.-4/s/37f0e694-d877-4fed-9011-6e4c8b22cf09
- ^ "A Look Behind the scenes of Las Cruces film, 'The Santa Assist'". Las Cruces Sun-News. December 11, 2023. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ a b c Draksler, Karla (November 13, 2023). "Christmas movie brings Oscar-nominated actor to Las Cruces". KTSM-TV. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ Ibave, David (October 20, 2023). "NMSU professor directs star-studded Christmas film, seeks local extras". KFOX-TV. Retrieved February 28, 2024.