Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for Red OneOne of the leading protagonists inRed One, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s Callum Drift is far older than the average human. Operating as the North Pole’s head of security and the first line of defense for Santa Claus (J.K. Simmons), Drift had been on the job for quite some time before facing the sinister operation that was the kidnapping of St. Nicholas. To that end, there’s one scene in particular that helps nail down exactly how old Callum Drift in the new Christmas action movie.
InRed One, Johnson’s Callum Drift has no choice but to work with tracker and bounty hunterJack O’Malley (Chris Evans)to locate and rescue Santa Claus, a “level-4 naughty lister”. As the duo struggle to work together and become partners, Drift begins to recover from his prior disillusionment with the Christmas season due to the ever-increasing naughty list each year (explaining his request to retire before Santa’s kidnapping).To that end, it’s also revealed just how long Drift has been the North Pole’s security, a key tease about how old the character really is inRed One.
Callum Drift Is Over 500 Years Old In Red One
As Drift and O’Malley investigate Santa’s kidnapping and hunt for leads inRed One, the duo get captured and imprisoned in a dungeon after trying to break into the domain ofSanta’s estranged and adopted brother Krampus (Kristofer Hivju). This gives Callum and Jack the chance to talk before facing Krampus himself, andDrift reveals he’s been the head commander of the E.L.F. (Enforcement, Logistics, and Fortification) for 542 years. Naturally, the reveal that Drift has been on the job for centuries is quite surprising to Jack, as well as the fact that this year was meant to be his last.
Red One’s Cast & Character Guide
Christmas comedy movie Red One is set to make a snowy splash in theaters this November with a star-studded cast including The Rock and Chris Evans.
If Drift has been Santa Claus' head of security for 542 years, it stands to reason that he didn’t start the job the year he was born. To that end,one can imagine thatRed One’sCallum Drift is actually closer to being 600 years old, though that’s just an educated guess. Callum’s age is never fully specified beyond this reveal about his years of service to Santa, a job he elects to continueby the ending ofRed One, having regained his hope in humanity and the Christmas spirit.
How Callum Drift Is So Old In Red One
“Do I Look Human To You?”
Red Oneconfirms that mythological monsters and creatures of all kinds exist, such as Santa Claus, Krampus, Gryla, The Headless Horseman, and more. Likewise, the North Pole employs actual elves and trolls in their operations, and talking polar bears and penguins are part of Drift’s security forces.That said, it’s never confirmed what exactly Johnson’s character is beyond the confirmation to Jack that Drift isn’t a traditional human. Whatever he is, it’s clear that Drift has some sort of slowed aging with an impressive lifespan as a mythological member of the North Pole. To that end, he likely has more centuries to go beyond the events ofRed One.
Red One
Cast
After Santa Claus is kidnapped, the North Pole’s Head of Security (Dwayne Johnson) must team up with a notorious bounty hunter (Chris Evans) in a thrilling, globe-spanning mission to save Christmas. This action-packed holiday adventure mixes comedy and festive magic, with an ensemble cast that includes Lucy Liu and J.K. Simmons.
