J.K. Simmons Reveals How The 'Worst Job Ever' Prepared Him For 'Red One' Role

J.K. Simmons revealed that his experience portraying Santa Claus at a mall as a young actor led to his role in the film “Red One” as a muscular version of Saint Nick alongside Dwayne Johnson. Despite finding the mall Santa job unpleasant due to his smoking habit and scaring many children, Simmons feels that playing Santa in the movie has brought him full circle. “Red One” is currently in theaters, showcasing Simmons’ redemption from his past mall Santa experience.

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