Actor Luke Wilson has discussed progress on a sequel to the 2005 holiday film The Family Stone. Director Tom Bezucha is writing the script following the death of star Diane Keaton.
Wilson said he has read the script and praised its humor. He noted that the cast is eager to reunite.
Wilson added that the project holds extra meaning after Keaton's death at age 79. He recalled her warmth during the original production.
Bezucha described working on the sequel amid grief over Keaton's passing. He said he had already been reflecting on her character Sybil while developing the story.
The original film centered on a family gathering for the holidays, where tensions arise around a proposal and a terminal illness diagnosis.
