Christmas Movie Fun Facts Better than Any Gift Under the Tree

Bad Billy Bob

Though it could be hard to imagine anyone else playing the Bad Santa, originally Bill Murray was meant to play the titular role. However, he dropped out to be in Lost in Translation. The part fell to Billy Bob Thornton. The rest, as they say, is history.

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The More You Know

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