Legendary and Warner Bros. Pictures have closed a deal for Peter Billingsley to star in a sequel to the 1983 holiday classic “A Christmas Story Christmas” at HBO Max.
The story follows an adult Ralphie (Billingsley) in the 1970s, who returns to the house on Cleveland Street to deliver his kids a magical Christmas like the one he had growing up.
Ralphie reconnects with childhood friends, reconciles the passing of his Old Man and sews the seeds for the origins of the first film. “Airplane” star Julie Hagerty will reportedly play Billingsley’s mother in the film.
Nick Schenk (“Cry Macho”) is penning the script and will also executive produce while Clay Kaytis will direct. Billingsley and Vince Vaughn will produce and shooting begins at the end of February in Bulgaria.
Source: Deadline
