Jason Winer Signs on to Direct ‘The Santa Clause’ Disney+ Series Starring Tim Allen and Elizabeth Mitchell

Jason Winer Signs on to Direct 'The Santa Clause' Disney+ Series Starring Tim Allen and Elizabeth Mitchell

Director Jason Winer has signed on to direct the highly anticipated ‘The Santa Clause’ Disney+ Series. The series will see the return of Tim Allen as Scott Calvin/Santa Claus and Elizabeth Mitchell as Carol Calvin/Mrs. Claus.

Related: Elizabeth Mitchell Will Return as Mrs. Claus for “The Santa Clause” Disney+ Series

A synopsis of the series reads, “In the [The Santa Clause series], Scott Calvin is on the brink of his 65th birthday and realizing that he can’t be Santa forever. He’s starting to lose a step in his Santa duties, and more importantly, he’s got a family who could benefit from a life in the normal world, especially his two kids who have grown up at the Pole. With a lot of elves, children, and family to please, Scott sets out to find a suitable replacement Santa while preparing his family for a new adventure in a life south of the pole.

Related: Disney+ “Santa Clause” series name revealed


Production is currently set to begin in Los Angeles, CA this month. Tim Allen will act as an executive producer for the series along with Kevin Hench (Last Man Standing), Richard Baker, and Rick Messina. Jack Burditt (Last Man Standing) has joined the team as showrunner with Jason Winer as the series director.

This is a developing story, so be sure to check back here at Chip and Company for updates and all things Disney+!

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