After A Christmas Story, Scott had a roller coaster of a career. Scott Schwartz appeared in another 1980s classic, starring opposite Richard Pryor in The Toy. He continued to act up until he died in 2006. Darren McGavinĭarren McGavin appeared in The Man with the Golden Arm and on numerous television shows ( Kolchak: The Night Stalker, Mickey Spillane’s Mike Hammer) before A Christmas Story. She stopped acting after 2007, with her last roles being in the movie Reign Over Me and three episodes of Heartland. Melinda - who earned critical acclaim for her roles in Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Absence of Malice – had notable roles in Harry and the Hendersons, Magnolia, Reign Over Me, and To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything! Julie Newmar. Parker was played by Julie Hagerty in the sequel. Melinda Dillion was one of the few surviving actors of the 1983 original Christmas Story who didn’t return for A Christmas Story Christmas, but in 2022, she was 83 years old. Peter Billingsley as Ralphie (MGM/Everett) Melinda Dillon However, Ian reprised his role as Randy for A Christmas Story Christmas. However, he would fall out of love with acting, only to discover his passion lay in the art form of puppetry. Ian Petrella would go on to appear in a handful of television shows following A Christmas Story, including Diff’reny Strokes, Who’s The Boss?, Highway To Heaven, and Beverly Hills, 90210. What would he be like, as a dad? What would his family be like? Where is he in his life?” Ian Petrella And, most importantly, Ralphie, as a father, was a great way in to explore this movie. Timing lined up, for a lot of the right pieces. “So, to get that right, Clay Kaytis, our director, was able to produce with my long-time producing partner, Vince Vaughn.

It was a little mean-spirited, at times, but it’s real,” added Billingsley. I was able to write the story with him.” Related LinkĬelebrity Christmas Cards 2022: The Royal Family & More Holiday Cards From Stars We were able to partner with (screenwriter) Nick Schenk. A lot of things had to line up to make it right.

“A few years ago, it felt like the right time to start to explore this. “We were developing this movie for almost four years,” Peter told Collider. Peter also co-wrote 2022’s A Christmas Story Christmas. He also served as an executive producer on the first Iron Man film. In 2005, he was nominated for an Emmy for the show, Dinner for Five. In the 1990s, Billingsley began to work more behind the scenes as a producer and writer on projects. 'The Grinch' Cast Then & Now: See Taylor Momsen All Grown Up & More After 20 Years 'Christmas Vacation' Cast Then & Now: See Chevy Chase & More 31 Years Later 'Elf' Cast Then & Now: See How Will Ferrell, Zooey Deschanel & More Stars 17 Years Later

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