A grown-up Ralphie Parker is back in Cleveland for Christmas and he’s already slipped on his wire-rimmed glasses — “A Christmas Story” is about to have a sequel, and a new trailer gives fans a sneak-peak of whats to come.
Driving the news: Peter Billingsley will reprise his role as Ralphie in “A Christmas Story Christmas,” a sequel to the 1983 movie, “A Christmas Story.” The movie will be released on HBO Max on Nov. 17.
- The movie takes place in the 1970s, when an adult Ralphie returns in his signature wire-rimmed glasses to his childhood home in Cleveland. He hopes to give his own children a memorable Christmas.
- Several other cast members will reprise their roles as well. Zack Ward will come back as childhood bully Scut Farkus — now a police officer. The youngest Parker, Randy Parker will once again be played by Ian Petrella. Double dog-darer R.D. Robb will also return, according to Variety.
- Legendary and Warner Bros are behind the sequel, with Billingsley and Vince Vaughn as co-producers, per The Hollywood Reporter.
What they’re saying: There are some mixed emotions about the sequel, but die-hard fans are enthusiastic to see what “A Christmas Story Christmas” has in store.
Details: The original “A Christmas Story” movie initially flopped when it hit theaters in 1983, but has since gained recognition as an American family Christmas tradition.
- “A Christmas Story” already has two sequels — “A Christmas Story 2” in 2012 and “It Runs in the Family” in 1994.