Coming Soon indicates that Harvey Fierstein will play Heatmiser in NBC’s live-action remake of Rankin/Bass’ 1974 classic The Year Without a Santa Claus. The role was originally assigned to Chris Elliot, who had to leave the project for scheduling reasons. Santa Claus‘ cast also includes John Goodman, Delta Burke, Chris Kattan, Ethan Suplee, Michael McKean, Eddie Griffin, and Carol Kane.