Ready to revisit a Christmas classic? Frozen flagpoles and leg lamps beware; Ralphie is coming back to where it all began in “A Christmas Story Christmas.” The sequel from Legendary and Warner Bros. sees the character return to his childhood home just in time for the holiday season. Now a father himself, he’s intent on making Christmas special for his children. The film also addresses the loss of his father, Mr. Parker, a.k.a The Old Man; it is, in part, a tribute to the late Darren McGavin — who died in 2006.
Much of the film’s story has been kept under wraps, with viewers guessing about what’s to come for the popular character and his family. But this new trailer gives us a much better idea of what adult Ralphie has been up to all these years.
Nostalgia doesn’t just end with the story — the film is bringing back many of the original cast members. Peter Billingsley, who played young Ralphie in the original, reprises his role; he’s joined by other original cast members, Ian Petrella, Zack Ward, Scott Schwartz, and R.D. Robb. Newcomers to the series include Erinn Hayes as Ralphie’s wife. It wouldn’t be ‘A Christmas Story‘ without children; River Drosche and Julianna Layne join the cast as Ralphie’s offspring.
Here’s the official synopsis:
From Warner Bros. Pictures and HBO Max comes the family comedy “A Christmas Story
Christmas,” the long-awaited follow-up to annual holiday favorite, “A Christmas Story.” This time,
Ralphie is all grown up and must deal with Christmas and all that comes with it…as a dad. Peter
Billingsley returns to the role that has made kids of all ages anticipate Christmas morning like no
other.
Starring alongside Billingsley as Ralphie Parker are Erinn Hayes (“Bill & Ted Face the
Music”) as Ralphie’s wife, Sandy; Julianna Layne (“Prodigal Son”) as their daughter, Julie; River
Drosche (“Miracle Workers”) as son Mark; Scott Schwartz returning as Flick; RD Robb returning
as Schwartz; Ian Petrella reprising his role as Ralphie’s brother, Randy; Davis Murphy (“Looking
for Dr. Love”) as Delbert Bumpus; with Zack Ward returning as Scut Farkus; and Julie Hagerty
(“Instant Family”) as Ralphie’s mom, Mrs. Parker.
Clay Kaytis helms ‘Christmas Story‘ and is notable for co-directing the first Angry Birds feature, “The Angry Birds Movie,” Kaytis also has an extensive animation background; his work can be seen in a variety of Disney projects ranging from “Wreck-It Ralph” to “Mulan.”
An old favorite returns when “Christmas Story Christmas” premieres. The film debuts on HBO Max on November 17. Get your first look at the full trailer below.
