Father Christmas Is Back Cast & Character Guide

Netflix is kicking off the Christmas season early and the Father Christmas is Back cast is packed with big-name actors playing many of the characters. When four sisters reunite for Christmas at home to reclaim the holiday for themselves, the occasion is thrown into chaos when the sisters’ father reappears after 27 years of absence. Father Christmas Is Back is an enjoyable farce that brings together an ensemble cast to guide the narrative.

The Christmas family has struggled with celebrating Christmas ever since their father, James Christmas, abandoned the family on Christmas Day. After so many years, Caroline Christmas-Hope is eager to reclaim the holiday and has planned a perfect family get-together. Things are already tense with the dysfunctional family before the unexpected arrival of Father Christmas, along with his young girlfriend, Jackie, and they only get more complicated from there.

The Father Christmas is Back cast of characters aren’t always likable, but the stellar casting makes them an impressive group to follow. There are plenty of recognizable faces in this fun Christmas movie. Here’s a guide to the Father Christmas is Back cast.

Elizabeth Hurley as Joanna Christmas

Elizabeth Hurley leads Father Christmas Is Back‘s cast as Joanna Christmas. Joanna is a cutthroat fashion editor whose hatred of children extends even to her own niece and nephew, and even at Christmas. Hurley is best known for her role as Vanessa Kensington in the Austin Powers movies, as well as playing Morgan le Fay on the Marvel and Hulu series, Runaways.

Kelsey Grammer as James Christmas

Kelsey Grammer appears in the titular role for Father Christmas is Back. James Christmas is the father of the Christmas family who has unexpectedly returned for Christmas. Charming the Hearts ofMen‘s Kelsey Grammer made a name for himself as Dr. Frasier Crane in Cheers and Frasier.

Nathalie Cox as Caroline Christmas-Hope

Caroline Christmas-Hope is portrayed by Nathalie Cox. Caroline is behind the plan to curate a perfect holiday with her dysfunctional family having worked through her feelings on Christmas in therapy. Cox might be familiar to fans and moviegoers alike from her role as Artemis in Clash of the Titans. She has also done extensive voice work for the video game industry, on titles such as Star Wars: The Force Unleashed and the F1 franchise.

April Bowlby as Jackie

April Bowlby plays Jackie, James Christmas’ young American girlfriend who quickly upsets the rest of the Christmas family. Bowlby is well known for her work as Rita Farr in DC’s Doom Patrol.

John Cleese as John Christmas

John Cleese plays the family’s uncle, John Christmas. John is notably in a relationship with the family’s mother, taking advantage of the absence of his brother James Christmas. John Cleese is most well known as a member of the Monty Python crew.

Talulah Riley as Vicky Christmas

The role of Vicky Christmas is played by Talulah Riley. Vicky is a free-spirited traveler who tracked down father Christmas and invited him for Christmas. Riley is known for her roles as Mary Bennet in Pride & Prejudice and Angela in Westworld.

Kris Marshall as Peter Hope

Peter Hope is played by Kris Marshall and serves as Caroline Christmas-Hope’s ineffective but well-intentioned husband. Death in Paradise‘s Kris Marshall first made a name for himself as Nick Harper in My Family and appeared in Love, Actually.

Caroline Quentin as Elizabeth Christmas

Caroline Quentin plays the laid-back Elizabeth Christmas, the mother of the Christmas family. Quentin is a mainstay of British TV but is most famous for her roles in Jonathan Creek, and Blue Murder.

Naomi Frederick as Paulina Christmas

Naomi Frederick plays Paulina Christmas. Paulina is a grad student with an unhealthy obsession with The Beatles. Frederick is known for her role in the miniseries and true story, Belgravia.

Father Christmas is Back Supporting Cast & Characters

As well as the main actors, the Father Christmas is Back cast is rounded out with several supporting characters.

Ray Fearon as Felix

Katy Brand as Reverend Jane

Amelie Prescot as Daisey Christmas-Hope

Oliver Smith as Henry Christmas-Hope

Janie Booth as Edna

Bryan Samson as Gerald

Ania Marson as Jean

Jamie Roche as Ben

Lauren Dickenson as Jade

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