Legendary’s upcoming Christmas horror comedy, Krampus from director Michael Dougherty (Trick ‘r Treat) has just added its first two cast members. Allison Tolman, and young Emjay Anthony (pictured below) are in talks to star in the film.
Tolman co-starred in the FX drama, Fargo and Anthony played Jon Favreau’s son in Chef,
The project is a twisted horror comedy centering around a Santa Claus-like ancient entity who punished bad kids. Tolman and Anthony will play mother and son in a family that is under the demon’s attack. Anthony’s character is essentially the lead of the movie, as his is the one that has to step up to save the day.
Legendary Pictures is behind the movie, which Universal will release just in time for next year’s holidays, on Dec. 4, 2015.
The film was co-written by Michael Dougherty, Todd Casey and Zach Shields.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
