Disney+ announced Friday that it is going to air a limited series based on “The Santa Clause” and Tim Allen will once again be donning the red suit.
It’s clause for celebration! 🎅🏻 Tim Allen will reprise his role as Scott Calvin from “The Santa Clause” in a new Original limited series coming soon to #DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/f04e3lAFVv
TVLine reported production is expected to start in the spring in Los Angeles.
The story will focus on an aging Scott Calvin who is turning 65, and who is slowing down as Santa. He also wants to give his family a normal life, so he’s looking for his replacement.
“The Santa Clause” was released in 1994 and inspired two sequels, People magazine reported.
Allen won a People’s Choice Award for the role, Deadline reported.
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Through the years THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JOHNNY CARSON -- Pictured: Comedian Tim Allen performs on November 13, 1991 -- (Photo by: Gary Null/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images) (NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via)
Through the years Tim Allen during 1992 Toyota Grand Prix. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc) (Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc)
Through the years American actor and comedian Blake Clark, American actor and comedian Tim Allen, American actress Patricia Richardson, Canadian actress Pamela Anderson, American actor and comedian Richard Karn, (front) American child actor Taran Noah Smith, American child actor Jonathan Taylor Thomas and American child actor Zachery Ty Bryan attend the 18th Annual People's Choice Awards, held at Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, California 17th March 1992. (Photo by Vinnie Zuffante/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) (Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
Through the years Tim Allen and Patricia Richardson during 18th Annual People's Choice Awards at Universal Studios in Universal City, California, United States. (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images) (Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty)
Through the years Actor Tim Allen appears onstage at the premiere of Walt Disney's "The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause" at the El Capitan Theater on October 29, 2006 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Through the years Detroit native Tim Allen participates in the ceremonial first pitch before the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Indians game on April 9, 2010 during Opening Day at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. Allen did not throw out the first pitch but handed the ball off to members of the armed forces who did. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (Elsa/Getty Images)
Through the years (L-R) Actress Jane Hajduk, actor Tim Allen and Katherine Allen attend the 8th Annual TV Land Awards at Sony Studios on April 17, 2010 in Culver City, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images) (David Livingston/Getty Images)
Through the years In this handout photo provided by Disney Parks, actor and comedian Tim Allen, the voice of Buzz Lightyear in the Disney-Pixar "Toy Story" series of animated films, poses with Buzz Lightyear December 31, 2014 at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Allen, who also starred on the hit TV series "Home Improvement" and in live-action motion pictures like "The Santa Clause," is visiting the Walt Disney World Resort to ring in the new year. (Photo by Matt Stroshane/Disney Parks via Getty Images) (Handout/Getty Images)
Through the years Actor Tim Allen(C) and the cast of 'Last Man Standing' attend the 100th episode celebration of ABC's "Last Man Standing" at CBS Studios - Radford on January 12, 2016 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images) (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)
Through the years Actors Richard Karn (L) and Tim Allen attend the SAG-AFTRA Foundation 8th Annual L.A. Golf Classic Fundraiser at Lakeside Golf Club on June 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for SAG-AFTRA Foundation) (Kevin Winter)
Through the years In this Handout provided by Disney Resorts, Stars from Disney/Pixar's Toy Story 4 Woody (in costume), Tom Hanks (2nd-L), Tim Allen (2nd-R) and Buzz Lightyear (in costume) appear with characters from the film inside Toy Story Land at Disneys Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort on June 8, 2019 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Photo by Matt Stroshane/Disney Resorts via Getty Images) (Handout/Disney Resorts via Getty Images)
Through the years Tim Allen attends the premiere of Disney and Pixar's "Toy Story 4" on June 11, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images) (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)
