Ralphie once again narrates A Christmas Story Christmas, but there is a new voice behind the narration in the sequel. There are plenty of similarities between A Christmas Story and its 2022 sequel beyond the various returning characters and familiar locations and events that unfold.

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 the cast of A Christmas Story Christmas the same as A Christmas Story?

"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.

Who plays the narrator in A Christmas Story Christmas?

Much of the town comes to the Parker house for Christmas dinner; after dinner concludes, the core family asks Ralph to read them his story about the Old Man. Ralph takes a seat in his father's armchair and begins reading, and his narration slowly transitions into Jean Shepherd's opening narration from the first film.

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.

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Are the characters in A Christmas Story 2 the same?

The A Christmas Story sequel cast unsurprisingly features a mixture of actors that audiences know from the original movie and several new additions. Since it has been nearly 40 years since the original movie, not every person could return.

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.

Who is the voice of adult Ralphie?

Jean Shepherd (Adult Ralphie)

Jean Shepherd went on to also narrate the film's sequel of sorts, My Summer Story. From 1980 to 1991, he also lent his signature voice to Sesame Street before his death in 1999 at the age of 78.

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.

How old was Billingsley in A Christmas Story?

By the time he made hearts melt at age 11 in A Christmas Story, Billingsley had a fair amount of acting experience, including in the 1981 comedies Honky Tonk Freeway and Paternity.

Is the mom in Christmas Story 2 the same as 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.

Is the original Ralphie in Christmas Story 2?

The 51-year-old actor and filmmaker — most famous for his childhood role in 1983's A Christmas Story — makes a triumphant and hilarious return as Ralphie in the new sequel A Christmas Story Christmas, marking his first time reprising the role since the original premiered 39 years ago.

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.

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

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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 was Ralphie in A Christmas Story?

The film is presented in a series of vignettes, with narration provided by the adult Ralphie Parker. As a 9-year-old boy in 1940, all Ralphie wants for Christmas is a Red Ryder Carbine Action 200-shot Range Model air rifle.

Do the actors still get paid for A Christmas Story?

"A Christmas Story," one of the most beloved holiday classics of all time, is still played on TV so much that the actors continue to collect those royalty checks. But, contrary to popular belief, they're hardly getting rich.

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 year was A Christmas Story supposed to be set in?

A Christmas Story is deliberately vague about the year it is set in, adding to the film's timeless and nostalgic charm. The film likely takes place in the late 1930s or early 1940s, based on clues such as the 1939 calendar and the absence of references to World War II.

Who bullied Ralphie?

Zack Ward made his acting debut in the 1983 Christmas comedy as Scut Farkus, who bullied Ralphie (Peter Billingsley) and his friends.

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

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. 17, 2022. Fans of the original movie absolutely loved the character she played since she was so doting, affectionate, and thoughtful.

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.

Who is Ralphie's father in the Christmas story?

Darren McGavin: The Old Man Parker.

Who is the narrator of the Christmas story 2?

Jean Shepherd narrated the original movie as adult Ralphie, but an understandable change happens for the sequel. Peter Billingsley is the one who narrates A Christmas Story's 2022 sequel.

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 in A Christmas Story 2?

The film, set six years after the original, follows fifteen-year-old Ralphie as he wishes for a 1939 Mercury Eight convertible for Christmas, but crashes the car before he even owns it. Now, Ralphie and his friends, Flick and Schwartz, must find a way to raise enough money to fix the car before Christmas.