Casey Wilson’s Candid Account of Tim Allen’s On-Set Behaviour
Casey Wilson, who appeared alongside Tim Allen in The Santa Clauses, has shared her difficult experience working with the actor, describing his conduct as distant and unkind.
Tim Allen’s reputation among his colleagues has long been a subject of discussion. While many remember him for his roles in Home Improvement and as the voice of Buzz Lightyear, his off-screen relationships have often been less than harmonious. For some, his portrayal of a reluctant Father Christmas in the 1994 festive film is a seasonal staple, but stories from those who have worked with him suggest a rather different side to the man behind the beard.
Setting aside his well-documented legal troubles, Allen’s professional interactions have raised eyebrows. In the late 1990s, the abrupt end of Home Improvement was reportedly triggered by a pay dispute. Patricia Richardson, who played his on-screen wife, was incensed to discover a significant disparity in their salaries. Allen, earning a substantial sum per episode, remained silent when Richardson challenged the arrangement. Rather than support her call for parity, he allowed her to leave, resulting in the show’s early cancellation. There were also claims from Pamela Anderson, who alleged that Allen exposed himself to her on set, justifying it with a questionable remark about mutual nudity. Most would find such behaviour indefensible.
Casey Wilson’s Unpleasant Encounter
Yet, these incidents are overshadowed by more recent comments from Casey Wilson, who appeared in the pilot of the Disney+ series The Santa Clauses. Wilson, known for her work on Saturday Night Live and Happy Endings, did not mince words when describing her time on set with Allen. During an episode of her podcast, Bitch Sesh (via Variety), she recounted a particularly uncomfortable moment. The scene required her to throw objects at Allen as he emerged from a fireplace. Between takes, Allen approached a producer, who was standing nearby, and said—loud enough for Wilson to hear—that she needed to stop interrupting his lines. The producer, clearly embarrassed, relayed the message to her.
Wilson noted that Allen avoided any direct interaction with her throughout filming. She described the atmosphere as tense, with everyone seemingly on edge in his presence. A crew member even remarked, “You’re seeing him on a good day.” Wilson summed up her experience with a blunt assessment:
“Tim Allen was such a bitch. It was truly the single worst experience I’ve ever had with a co-star, ever.”
Industry Reactions and Allen’s Next Steps
It is rare for actors to openly criticise their peers, making Wilson’s remarks all the more striking. Her choice of words suggests a level of frustration not often aired in public. Despite the controversy, Allen continued with the series until its cancellation in 2023. He has since moved on to a new sitcom, Shifting Gears, where he plays a widower with a sharp tongue—perhaps a role more suited to his off-screen persona.