Billy Bob Thornton has signed on to reprise his role as Willie Soke in “Bad Santa 2,” which Miramax and Broad Green Pictures will co-finance, with the latter company distributing the sequel in U.S. theaters during the 2016 holiday season, it was announced Thursday.
“Bad Santa” was released in 2003 and went on to develop a cult following. Geyer Kosinski (TV’s “Fargo”) will produce the sequel, while Adam Fields will serve as an executive producer.
Sierra/Affinity will handle foreign sales and begin shopping the project to international buyers at the upcoming American Film Market.
“We’ve been waiting far too long to see Billy Bob’s Willie Soke mess with the holiday season in his own unique way,” said Zanne Devine, Miramax’s executive VP of film and TV.