Santa 2 (2016): Bad

Johnny Rosenthal and Shauna Cross (replacing the original scribes).

Kathy Bates as Sunny Soke and Christina Hendricks as Diane Hastings, the director of the targeted charity. Bad Santa 2 (2016)

Billy Bob Thornton, Tony Cox, and Brett Kelly. Johnny Rosenthal and Shauna Cross (replacing the original

Fueled by cheap whiskey and greed, Willie Soke (Thornton) is roped into one last job by his former partner Marcus Skidmore (Tony Cox), who is fresh out of prison. The plan, orchestrated by Willie's estranged and equally reprobate mother, Sunny Soke (Kathy Bates), involves robbing a Chicago-based charity on Christmas Eve. Complicating matters is the return of Thurman Merman (Brett Kelly), now 21 years old but still a naive, cheery presence who forces his way into Willie's life. Fueled by cheap whiskey and greed, Willie Soke

is the belated sequel to the 2003 cult classic, returning Billy Bob Thornton to his role as the misanthropic safecracker Willie Soke. Released 13 years after the original, the film attempted to double down on the transgressive humor and foul-mouthed cynicism that defined its predecessor. Plot Overview

The sequel saw several significant changes behind the camera, which many critics noted as a factor in its reception. Mark Waters (replacing Terry Zwigoff).

Lauren Graham did not return as Sue due to scheduling conflicts with Gilmore Girls . Financial and Critical Performance