Meet the cast of The Heist Before Christmas
Timothy Spall and James Nesbitt play rival Santas in the Sky Christmas film.
New festive Sky film The Heist Before Christmas stars Timothy Spall and James Nesbitt, and tells the story of two rival Santas, one the real deal, and the other a hardened criminal in disguise.
Both Santas are found in the woods by brothers Mikey and Sean. Sean, the younger, is innocent and optimistic, and wants to help the real Santa. Mikey, who has become cynical, wants to help the criminal and go off with some of the takings from his recent bank robbery.
The film also stars Laura Donnelly, Lloyd Hutchinson and Bronagh Waugh in supporting roles. But who else does the film star, and who do they all play?
Read on for everything you need to know about the cast of The Heist Before Christmas.
The Heist Before Christmas cast: Full list of actors and characters in Sky film
Here are the main cast members and characters in The Heist Before Christmas. Read on below for more info about who they are and where you've seen the actors before.
- Timothy Spall as Santa Claus
- James Nesbitt as Bank Robber
- Bamber Todd as Mikey
- Joshua McLees as Sean
- Laura Donnelly as Patricia
- Lloyd Hutchinson as Brady
- Bronagh Waugh as Georgina
- Peter Rethinasamy as Wesley
Timothy Spall plays Santa Claus
Who is Santa Claus? Santa Claus is the legendary jolly figure who delivers presents on Christmas. In The Heist Before Christmas, a young boy named Mikey finds him in the woods, claiming to have fallen out of his sleigh.
Where have I seen Timothy Spall? Spall is best-known for his roles in films including the Harry Potter series, Mr Turner, The Damned United and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. His TV appearances have included roles in Hatton Garden, The Sixth Commandment, Blandings and Auf Wiedersehen, Pet.
James Nesbitt plays Bank Robber
Who is the Bank Robber? A man who robs a bank just before Christmas while wearing a Santa costume, so he can make his escape in amongst the crowds of a Santa fun run.
Where have I seen James Nesbitt? Nesbitt is best known for starring in Cold Feet, Murphy's Law, Steven Moffat's Jekyll, The Missing, Stan Lee's Lucky Man, Suspect and Bloodlands. He also appeared in The Hobbit trilogy as Bofur and had a small uncredited cameo in Line of Duty.
Bamber Todd plays Mikey
Who is Mikey? Mikey is a young boy from a poor family who is done with Christmas and doesn't believe in Santa. When he finds out a bank robber is on the loose with a lot of money, he tries to track him down so he can have some of the loot.
Where have I seen Bamber Todd? The Heist Before Christmas is Bamber Todd's first on-screen role.
Joshua McLees plays Sean
Who is Sean? Sean is Mikey's wide-eyed and innocent younger brother.
Where have I seen Joshua McLees? The Heist Before Christmas is Joshua McLees's first on-screen role.
Laura Donnelly plays Patricia
Who is Patricia? Patricia is Mikey and Sean's mother.
Where have I seen Laura Donnelly? Donnelly has had roles in series and films including Merlin, The Fall, Outlander, Britannia, The Nevers, Werewolf By Night and Tolkien.
Lloyd Hutchinson plays Brady
Who is Brady? Brady is Patricia's boss at the Stuff for a Pound Shop.
Where have I seen Lloyd Hutchinson? Hutchinson has appeared in series including The Bill, Midsomer Murders, The Hustle, The Fades, Utopia, Silent Witness, White Gold and Bad Sisters, as well as films such as Florence Foster Jenkins and Anonymous.
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Bronagh Waugh plays Georgina
Who is Georgina? Georgina is a police officer trying to track down the bank robber.
Where have I seen Bronagh Waugh? Waugh is best-known for her roles in Hollyoaks, The Fall, Unforgotten and Ridley, while she has also appeared in Derry Girls, Strike, Des, Viewpoint, King Gary, Our House and The Suspect.
Peter Rethinasamy plays Wesley
Who is Wesley? Wesley is a police officer trying to track down the bank robber.
Where have I seen Peter Rethinasamy? Rethinasamy previously appeared in two episodes of Ted Lasso.
The Heist Before Christmas launches on Sky Max and NOW at 8pm on Christmas Eve. Sign up for Sky TV here. Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on.
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
