‘A Christmas Story’ sequel in the works with original ‘Ralphie’ Peter Billingsley
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Legendary and Warner Bros. have closed in a deal for Peter Billingsley, the former child star from the 1983 movie.
According to the outlet, the follow-up, titled "A Christmas Story Christmas," is intended for streaming platform HBO Max. It will be directed by Clay Kaytis, who previously did 2018’s "The Christmas Chronicles" for Netflix. The film also has a script by Nick Schenk, who worked on two Clint Eastwood films, 2008’s "Gran Torino" and 2018’s "The Mule."
Billingsley will produce with Vince Vaughn via their Wild West Picture Show Productions. The 50-year-old has since made his mark working behind the scenes as a producer. He previously served as a producer for the Broadway musical adaptation of "Christmas Story," which received three Tony nominations. He’s an executive producer with Vaughn, 51, on Netflix’s animated "F is for Family."
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