Billingsley reprises his role as Ralphie Parker alongside Ian Petrella, Scott Schwartz, R. D. Robb, Zack Ward, and Yano Anaya returning as Randy, Flick, Schwartz, Scut Farkus, and Grover Dill respectively.

Are any of the original actors in A Christmas Story Christmas?

"A Christmas Story," one of the most beloved holiday films ever, is 40 years old. After four decades, many of the original cast reunited for "A Christmas Story Christmas" last year. Today, most of the child actors don't act much anymore.

Are the same actors in A Christmas Story 2?

Billingsley, who starred in the sequel with original cast members: Scott Schwartz, R.D. Robb, Zach Ward and Ian Petrella, told TODAY what it was like to reunite with his co-stars after three decades.

Is Ralphie the same person in the new Christmas story?

Peter Billingsley (born April 16, 1971), also known as Peter Michaelsen and Peter Billingsley-Michaelsen, is an American actor and filmmaker. He is best known for portraying Ralphie Parker in the 1983 movie A Christmas Story and its 2022 sequel A Christmas Story Christmas.

Is it the same actress in A Christmas Story Christmas?

A Christmas Story Christmas recast the character of Mother Parker, played by the late Melinda Dillon in the original, with Julie Hagerty. Melinda Dillon retired from acting in 2007 and was unable to reprise her role in the sequel.

Are any of the same actors in A Christmas Story Christmas?

How many original cast members are in the Christmas story sequel?

EXCLUSIVE: A Christmas Story Christmas, Warner Bros. and Legendary's sequel to A Christmas Story for HBO Max, continues to ramp up its cast, adding four actors from the original 1983 film: Ian Petrella (Randy), Zack Ward (Scut Farkus), Scott Schwartz (Flick) and R.D. Robb (Schwartz).

Is the same narrator in A Christmas Story Christmas?

Peter Billingsley (Ralphie), deliberately adjusted his voice to sound closer to Jean Shepherd, who did the narration as adult Ralphie in the original A Christmas Story (1983).

Is A Christmas Story 2 based on a true story?

Although billed as an "official sequel" in the trailer, the film is not directly based on any of Jean Shepherd's writings nor is he involved due to his death in 1999.

What happened to Ralph from the Christmas story?

Peter Billingsley (Ralphie)

He also co-produced the original 2012 Broadway musical adaptation of A Christmas Story, and produced the 2020 movie The Opening Act. During a 2020 podcast appearance on Amazon Music's That Scene With Dan Patrick, Billingsley said he still has the bunny suit.

How old is Ralphie in A Christmas Story 2?

The film takes place in 1946 which is six years after A Christmas Story. Ralphie is now a 15 year old boy, and all he wants is a used 1939 Mercury Eight convertible for Christmas.

Is Randy in A Christmas Story Christmas Part 2?

Other returning actors from the original film include Ian Petrella as Randy, Zack Ward as Scut Farkus, Scott Schwartz as Flick and R.D. Robb as Schwartz. The film marks Petrella's return to the screen since his performance in the 1983 Christmas classic.

Was A Christmas Story 2 filmed in the same house?

The sequel wasn't filmed here in Cleveland like the original. Replicas of the house and the surrounding homes like the neighboring Bumpus House were built on a set in Hungary, where A Christmas Story: Christmas was filmed.

Is Ralphie's mom the same actress?

However, one glaring change has been the recasting of matriarch Mother Parker, who was originally played by Melinda Dillon and is now played by Julie Hagerty.

How old is Ralphie's dad in A Christmas Story?

A Christmas Story—1983

Ralphie Parker's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Parker, were played by Darren McGavin and Melinda Dillon. McGavin plays "The Old Man" in the movie and was 61 years old at the time while his wife was almost two decades younger as Dillon was 43 at the time.

How old is Ralphie?

Ralphie might have been nine years old in A Christmas Story, but Peter Billingsley was not quite as young when making the 1983 Christmas classic. The actor was 12 years old when the original movie was released in theaters.

Does A Christmas Story Christmas have the same cast?

Billingsley reprises his role as Ralphie Parker alongside Ian Petrella, Scott Schwartz, R. D. Robb, Zack Ward, and Yano Anaya returning as Randy, Flick, Schwartz, Scut Farkus, and Grover Dill respectively.

Why wasn't Melinda Dillon in A Christmas Story Christmas?

Now: Melinda Dillon

Dillon was set to star in the sequel A Christmas Story Christmas, but she fell ill and had to be replaced by actress Julie Hagerty. Dillon died at age 83 in January 2023, less than two months after the film was released.

What is Ralphie's last name in A Christmas Story?

In the 1940s, a young boy named Ralphie Parker attempts to convince his parents, teacher, and Santa Claus that a Red Ryder Range 200 Shot BB gun really is the perfect Christmas gift.

Are the same characters in Christmas Story 2?

Ian Petrella (Randy), Zack Ward (Scut Farkus), Scott Schwartz (Flick) and R.D. Robb are all set to return as their characters Randy, Scut Farkus, Flick, and Schwartz from the original film. It has already been announced that Peter Billingsley will reprise his acclaimed role of Ralphie.

Was the soap in Christmas story real?

Ralphie didn't actually have a soapy mouth.

The iconic red Lifebuoy soap we saw in the movie was actually made of wax.

Was A Christmas Story 2 good?

This is a great movie it's not as good as the first movie but it's still pretty good in this sequel to the hit classic A Christmas Story we see Ralphie as a teenage alongside with his friend Flick and Schwartz.

Is Ralphie the same actor in the new Christmas story?

A Christmas Story Christmas not only marks Billingsley's first time revisiting Ralphie but his first time being involved in any project related to the original film, save for his role as a producer on the 2012 Broadway production of A Christmas Story: The Musical, which was nominated for three Tony Awards: best musical ...

Is A Christmas Story Christmas worth watching?

If you enjoyed the original A Christmas Story, this is worth watching for the nostalgia. Otherwise, it wasn't particularly memorable. Content collapsed. It can never live up to the original, but it was a nostalgic sequel.

What was Ralphie's dad's job in A Christmas Story?

Despite his constant mentions of being late for work in A Christmas Story, we don't know what job he has, as it was never mentioned.