Parker,replacing Melinda Dillon (Dillion would die less than two months after the sequel was released). The following month, Ian Petrella, Scott Schwartz, R. D. Robb, Zack Ward, and Yano Anaya were cast to reprise their roles as Randy Parker, Flick, Schwartz, Scut Farkus, and Grover Dill, respectively.

How many original cast members are in 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.

Which characters are the same in Christmas Story 2?

Why is Melinda Dillon not in Christmas Story 2?

Melinda Dillon retired from acting in 2007 and was unable to reprise her role in the sequel. Julie Hagerty, known for her roles in Airplane! and Marriage Story, did a good job in the sequel but her performance was not as memorable as Dillon's in the original.

Is Ralphie's brother in the new Christmas story?

"This was definitely a reunion of the kid cast, and it was a lot of fun to think, 'Ok, what would Flick and Shwartz be like 30 years later,'" Billingsley, who starred as Ralphie Parker in the original 1983 film shared. "Scott Farkus comes back -- Ralphie's little brother, Randy."

A Christmas Story Christmas – Official Trailer

What happened to Randy on A Christmas Story?

The actor behind Ralphie's little brother, Ian Petrella, was only 8 years old when he played little Randy Parker. After A Christmas Story, Petrella appeared on Diff'rent Strokes, Who's the Boss? and Beverly Hills, 90210. He broke away from acting during the aughts and found a new calling while traveling around Europe.

Are there any original characters in A Christmas Story Christmas?

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).

Why isn't Ralphie's mom in A Christmas Story?

Dillon retired from acting in 2007, and as a result she did not reprise her role as Mrs. Parker in 2022's A Christmas Story Christmas. Julie Hagerty stepped into the part. "Melinda, as you say, has retired from acting and wished us the best in our pursuits," Billingsley told EW.

Why isn't the original mom in A Christmas Story Christmas?

Melinda has been living a low-key life since retiring from acting in 2007, according to Sportskeeda. Because she decided to fall back from her career as an actress, she isn't starring in A Christmas Story Christmas, which premiered on HBO Max on Nov.

How old was Randy in A Christmas Story?

Drew Comstock, 11, plays the 9-year-old main character, Ralphie. Jackson Rott, 10, as 7-year-old Randy, is never far behind. Ralphie and Randy are brothers, in case you've never caught the quintessential classic 1983 holiday movie that's based in the 1940s.

Is the mom in A Christmas Story the same in New Christmas story?

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.

Where did they shoot a Christmas story 2?

Production. The movie was filmed in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. The meat market scene was filmed in the Gastown section of Vancouver, British Columbia. The department store scene was in the city's primary train station.

What year is Christmas Story 2 set in?

Plot. 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 the mom the same in Christmas Story 2?

She was replaced by Julie Hagerty in the 2022 direct sequel A Christmas Story Christmas. Four years later, Dillon co-starred with John Lithgow in the Bigfoot comedy Harry and the Hendersons.

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.

How old was 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.

Who is Ralphie's father in the Christmas story?

Darren McGavin: The Old Man Parker.

Did the mother from Christmas Story pass away?

Peter Billingsley is remembering his onscreen A Christmas Story mom, Melinda Dillon. Following news of the former actress's death, Billingsley — who played Ralphie Parker, the child protagonist of the 1983 family holiday film — paid tribute to Dillon, who died Jan. 9 at age 83.

Did Ralphie fight in Korea?

Ralphie Parker

Ralph is apparently a fan of science fiction and a veteran, as he makes reference to having fought in the Korean War.

How old is Ralphie's mom?

Dillon was twice nominated for an Oscar, but is perhaps most recognizable as Ralphie's mom in "A Christmas Story."

What is the mom's name in A Christmas Story, Ralphie?

A Christmas Story (1983) - Melinda Dillon as Mother Parker - IMDb.

Who plays Ralph's wife in A Christmas Story Christmas?

Erinn Hayes, River Drosche, and Julianna Layne play Ralphie's wife and kids, with Julie Hagerty (replacing Melinda Dillon from the original film) as Mrs. Parker.

What town is A Christmas Story set in?

The film is set in Hohman, Indiana, a fictionalized version of Shepherd's hometown of Hammond, the only Hoosier city to border Chicago. The name is derived from Hohman Avenue, a major street in downtown Hammond. Local references in the film include Warren G.

How old was Peter Billingsley when he played 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.

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.