That Christmas Cast

That Christmas is a Netflix animated Christmas comedy film directed by Simon Otto. It was released on Netflix on December 4, 2024. It is based on the children's book trilogy by Richard Curtis called That Christmas and Other Stories. The film is about the people living in Wellington-on-Sea, who face a snowstorm on the day of Christmas Eve. It was an unforgettable Christmas for them, as Santa made a mistake while distributing presents to the children of that town. Things get chaotic as the parents get stuck in the snowstorm, leaving the kids alone in their homes on Christmas Eve.

That Christmas is the directorial debut of Simon Otto, and it is the first animated film by Richard Curtis as a writer and producer. The success of an animated film depends on the voices behind the characters who add flavor and emotions to the film. That Christmas features a cast including veteran actors and voice actors. Here are the voice actors in That Christmas.

Santa Claus played by Brian Cox

Brian Cox plays the role of Santa Claus in the film. The mythical character has been an important part of Christmas films over the years. Santa is the narrator of this film and delivers the message of what Christmas truly means. Santa arrives in Wellington-on-Sea during a heavy snowstorm to deliver presents to all the children in the town.

Brian Denis Cox is a Scottish actor born on June 1, 1946, in Dundee, Scotland. He did his acting training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and graduated from there in 1965. He is best known for his work in Rob Roy (1995), Braveheart (2005), Nuremberg (2001), Adaptation (2002), Deadwood (2004), Succession (2018–2023), etc.

Lighthouse Bill played by Bill Nighy

Billy Nighy plays the role of Lighthouse Bill in the film. He is the guardian of the town and welcomes Santa Claus in Wellington-on-Sea. He is seen in the starting and ending of the film which makes his character mysterious. He takes care of the town and comes to help when things turn chaotic.

William Francis Nighy, popularly known as Bill Nighy, is a British actor, born on December 12, 1949, in Caterham, Surrey, England. He did his theatre training from Guildford School of Dance and Drama. He is best known for his work in Pravda (1985), Blue/Orange (2001), Love Actually (2003), the Pirates of the Caribbean film series (2006–2007), Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 (2010), About Time (2013), Emma (2020), Living (2022), etc.

Dasher played by Guz Khan

Guz Khan plays the role of Dasher in the film. Dasher is the only reindeer who guides Santa Claus’s sleigh in the film. He went with Santa to Wellington-on-Sea as all the other reindeer were down with the flu. He helps Santa in every way possible and lovingly calls him 'Sants.'

Ghulam Dustgir Khan, also known as Guz Khan, is a British comedian and actor, born on January 24, 1986, in Coventry, England. He uploaded his first standup video on Facebook in 2014. He appeared in many projects including Doctors (2016), Borderline (2016–2017), Finding Fatimah (2017), Four Weddings and a Funeral (2019), Taskmaster (2021), Our Flag Means Death (2022), How to Date Billy Walsh (2024), etc.

Ms. Trapper played by Fiona Shaw

Fiona Shaw plays the role of Mr. Trapper in the film. She is the school principal and is portrayed as a cold and strict teacher because she has high expectations for her students. She would do anything for her community. By the end of the film, it is shown that outside her strict exterior, she has a good heart.

Fiona Shaw is an Irish actress, born on July 10, 1958, in Cobh, County Cork, Ireland. She earned her acting diploma from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 1982. She is best known for her work in My Left Foot (1989), Jane Eyre (1996), the Harry Potter film series (2001–2010), The Tree of Life (2011), Killing Eve (2018–22), Fleabag (2019), Enola Holmes (2020), etc.

Bernadette McNutt played by India Brown

India Brown plays the role of Bernadette McNutt in the film. Bernadette aka Bernie has a unique take on the traditional Christmas story during the school play in the start. She is the eldest sister who was asked to look after the children when all the parents went out of town for a wedding. She has a younger sister, Eve, and by the end of the film, she proves herself to be a good older sister and a strong leader.

India Brown is a British actress, born on May 27, 2005, in London, England. She started modeling when she was 6 months old. In 2014, she made her TV debut with the British sitcom Birds of a Feather. She did many projects including Fortitude (2015), The Midnight Gang (2018), The Stranger (2020), Invasion (2021), etc.

Danny Williams played by Jack Wisniewski

Jack Wisniewski plays the role of Danny Williams in the film. Danny Williams is a new student at Wellington-on-Sea and has a huge crush on Sam. His storyline depicts a challenging life, as his father has left him, and he is often alone due to his mother’s long shifts as a nurse. Jack Wisniewski is 12 years old and this is his first role as a voice actor.

Mrs. Williams played by Jodie Whittaker

Jodie Whittaker plays the role of Mrs. Williams in the film. Mrs. Williams is a single mother and a nurse who is exhausted because of her long schedule. She tries her best to make ends meet and take care of her son, but she is barely managing. Initially, her son was upset with her as he felt lonely, but by the end, they grew closer and understood each other.

Jodie Auckland Whittaker, also known as Jodie Whittaker, is an English actress, born on June 17, 1982, in Skelmanthorpe, West Yorkshire. She graduated from Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 2005. She is best known for her work in Broadchurch (2013–2017) and Doctor Who (2017–2022).

Sam Beccles played by Zazie Hayhurst

Zazie Hayhurst plays the role of Sam Beccles in the film. Sam Beccles is the twin sister of Charlie Beccles. Unlike Charlie, she is portrayed as a quiet, considerate, and thoughtful girl. She and Danny Williams have a crush on each other.

Zazie Hayhurst is an actress and she has appeared in projects like Man Down (2013), The White Princess (2017), Dorothy's Theory (2018), and Halo (2022).

Charlie Beccles played by Siena Sayer

Siena Sayer plays the role of Charlie Beccles in the film. Charlie Beccles is the twin sister of Sam Beccles. She is the naughty twin and creates trouble for fun. Her character is often misunderstood, as she is not as much of a troublemaker as people believe her to be.

Siena Sayer is a young British actress and she has worked in projects like Trying (2020), Martyrs Lane (2021), and That Christmas (2024).