A good story, but the red-and-white Santa himself wasn't created to advertise Coca-Cola - why, he was touting the rival beverage White Rock back in 1923. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was the one ...

but he does sound hopeful that Matthew Lopez brings him back for Red, White And Royal Blue 2: Matthew’s become a friend and he’s told me he’s doing it. I’m hoping that he hasn’t left me out.