Bud and Sylvia Newman are Carol Newman-Calvin/Mrs. Claus' parents in The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause.
Role in the film[]
Bud and Sylvia were mentioned in the second film, where Carol stated that her parents were always telling her to Santa Claus did not exist. It was also implied that they had a tumultuous marriage because Carol said the only time they weren’t arguing was during Christmas.
The pair are invited to the North Pole after Carol expresses that she misses them since she became Mrs. Claus. Scott arrives in Chicago with the Sandman (under the nickname of "Sandy") to take them to the North Pole. After they begin arguing, the Sandman uses his magic to put them to sleep, and make the trip back easier.
Due to the "Secret of Santa", Bud and Sylvia are under the impression that they have arrived in Canada, rather than the North Pole. They are unaware of Scott and Carol's true identities, and simply believe Scott to be a toymaker.
After arriving, Bud and Sylvia meet Jack Frost, whom they are told is an actor portraying him in their winter show. The pair also eventually learn that they were wrong about Santa Claus not existing when it turns out their son-in-law Scott is Santa and they are amazed by this news. They also become grandparents when Carol gives birth to her son.
Trivia[]
- Despite their constant arguing, it's implied Bud and Sylvia never intended to divorce because they still loved each other and needed to provide for their daughter.
- Dick Van Dyke and Julie Andrews were considered for the roles but both turned them down. William Shatner and Carol Burnett were also considered.
