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J.K. Simmons calls Red One 'redemption' for playing a mall Santa in his 20s

'Red One' star J.K. Simmons considers film his "redemption" for playing a mall Santa in his 20s: 'It was the worst job ever'

The Oscar-winning Whiplash actor currently stars in Red One(in theaters Nov. 15) as a super buff version of Santa Claus, who is kidnapped and held captive with the aim of eradicating everyone on the "naughty" list. His bodyguard and head of North Pole security, Callum Drift ( Dwayne Johnson), sets out to rescue him with the assistance of renowned but reluctant hacker Jack O'Malley ( Chris Evans). EW speaks with Simmons further about what it was like playing the most ripped version of old Saint Nick we've ever seen, the challenges of working out when "The Rock" is your scene partner, and if muscles make Santa less jolly.

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