Christina Hendricks joins 'Bad Santa 2' cast

Actress Christina Hendricks has been roped in by the makers of "Bad Santa 2" to play Diane, the head of a charity organisation.

The sequel to the 2003 dark comedy sees the return of Tony Cox and Brett Kelly reprising their roles, reported Entertainment Weekly.

Oscar-winning actress Kathy Bates as will be seen as Soke's mom in the movie.

"Mean Girls" helmer Mark Waters is directing the project from Johnny Rosenthal's script.