David Krumholtz Discusses Minimal Residuals from The Santa Clause Franchise
The Santa Clause’s Bernard the Elf reveals his surprising residuals from beloved Christmas film
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David Krumholtz, known for his role as Bernard the Elf in The Santa Clause, revealed he receives minimal residuals from the franchise, estimating around $150 annually. He explained that residual payments decrease with each airing, highlighting the challenges actors face in the changing landscape of entertainment income.
- 01David Krumholtz portrayed Bernard the Elf in the original 1994 film and its sequel, The Santa Clause 2.
- 02He opted not to return for The Santa Clause 3 due to feeling his character was 'devalued' in the script.
- 03Krumholtz's residuals from The Santa Clause franchise are now estimated at only $150 per year.
- 04He humorously noted that he earns more from his role in the 2023 film Oppenheimer, joking about the amount.
- 05The topic of residuals has become increasingly significant in the industry amid the rise of streaming services.
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David Krumholtz, who played Bernard the Elf in the beloved 1994 Christmas film The Santa Clause, recently shared insights about his residual payments from the franchise. Despite the film's enduring popularity, Krumholtz revealed that he now receives only about $150 annually in residuals, a significant drop from earlier payments. He explained that residuals diminish with each airing of the film due to a grading scale system. Krumholtz, who also appeared in the 2002 sequel and the 2022 Disney+ series The Santa Clauses, chose not to participate in The Santa Clause 3, citing a feeling that his character was
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