Kind of forgot this one was coming down the pike. AEW star Maxwell Friedman (aka MJW) and social media unfluencer Andrew Bachelor (aka King Bach) have joined the cast of Universal's ass-kicking Santa sequel Violent Night 2.
AEW wrestling superstar Maxwell Friedman aka MJF and influencer Andrew “King Bach” Bachelor are set to jointo join David Harbour in the cast of Violent Night 2 for Universal Pictures and 87North. Kristen Bell, Daniela Melchior, Jared Harris and Joe Pantoliano are also on board. Tommy Wirkola will direct from a screenplay by Pat Casey and Josh Miller (who are also exec producing).
Universal Pictures will release Violent Night 2 on Wednesday, December 4, 2026. While exact plot details are under wraps, Harbour’s ass-kicking Santa Clause is back. And he’s not happy. It is unknown who Friedman and Bachelor will be playing.
Source: Deadline