Mick Foley Reveals He Was Offered Role as Santa on FOX’s “New Girl”

Whether it be within WWE or through other various ventures outside of the squared circle, Mick Foley has been known to provide a great portrayal of Santa Claus. In fact, on Nov. 4, 2014, a documentary titled “I Am Santa Claus” will be released, featuring Foley as a star.

The “Hardcore Legend” took to his Facebook page to reveal he had been offered a role on FOX’s hit show “New Girl” to portray Santa Claus. Unfortunately, because of how Santa Claus was going to be portrayed on the show, Foley had to politely decline the role.

Foley explains:

SAYING NO TO ZOOEY

“How in the world do you say no to one of your favorite actresses, Zooey Deschanel when it comes to doing a scene with her on one of your favorite shows, New Girl – especially when getting to play the role of Santa Claus for the Christmas episode of the show?

It wasn’t easy. In fact, it was heartbreaking! I got the inquiry from my agent (I wasn’t definitely “in”, but really think I would have gotten the role) and was absolutely thrilled…until I saw that the role called for me to be a rather sleazy St Nick, throwing some sexual innuendos at the lovely Ms Deschanel – and unfortunately, I just can’t do that as Santa.

Here’s the strange thing: I’d be more than happy to play a seedy, innuendo throwing version of myself. In fact, I had no problem whatsoever playing a small role in the upcoming feature #Dixieland, where I played myself in a bizarre dream sequence at a Mississippi strip club, where I “make it rain” on actress Riley Keough, the stunningly beautiful grand-daughter of ELVIS PRESLEY. Come to think of it, I did a pretty fair job at playing myself as a total jerk in the “Anger Management” episode of the brilliant, but under-appreciated series #WarrenTheApe.

But I just can’t do it as Santa. Sure, it would have been great publicity for the release of I Am Santa Claus, and I could have probably talked Zooey into taking a photo with me for #FoleyIsElfWeek2 – part of my 365 day #FoleyIsSanta challenge (currently at day #308) But it just would have felt wrong.”

Editor’s Note

Would have been neat to see Foley featured on the show, but his reasons for turning it down are understandable.