Creating ‘Sexy’ Krampus: How ‘Red One’ Star Kristofer Hivju Transformed Into Santa’s Devilishly Hot Brother With an 85-Pound Suit
variety.comJordan Moreau Amazon’s “Red One” is led by Chris Evans and Dwayne Johnson, two past winners of People’s Sexiest Man Alive, but one half-goat, half-heartthrob is stealing the show. “Game of Thrones” alum Kristofer Hivju plays Krampus, Santa’s surprisingly hot, devilish brother.
He’s introduced halfway through the movie as Evans’ Jack O’Malley and Johnson’s Callum Drift are looking for the missing Santa Claus, played by an equally muscular J.K.
Simmons. Their search takes them to Krampus’ dark lair, where he’s surrounded by various mythical creatures playing “Krampusschlap” — a game with the goal of slapping your opponent across the room.
Despite being estranged from his brother, Krampus denies being part of the kidnapping plot that his ex-girlfriend and winter witch Gryla (Kiernan Shipka) has planned.
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