Luke Wilson Confirms 'The Family Stone' Sequel Script, Says Cast Is On Board

Luke Wilson confirmed that a sequel to the 2005 holiday film The Family Stone is in development, according to a report from Deadline. The actor revealed writer-director Tom Bezucha has penned a script for the follow-up.

Wilson, who played Ben Stone in the original film, shared the update in an interview with Entertainment Tonight. He stated he has read the new script and that the original ensemble is keen to reunite.

What did Luke Wilson say about the sequel?

"Tom Bezucha is a great writer and a great director, and I read the script, and it’s really funny, and it’s so nice that everybody wants to work together again," Wilson told the outlet. He added that the project carries added weight following the death of his co-star, Diane Keaton, in 2026. "After the death of Diane Keaton, it’ll be even more meaningful because she was so great to be around on the first one."

What is the status of the sequel?

Bezucha first revealed he was writing the sequel after Keaton's death. Speaking to CNN about her passing, the director connected it directly to his work on the new script. "I’ve been haunted by the loss of Sybil for months now while I worked on it, and so this was a blow on a tender bruise already," Bezucha said. "Mentally, I’ve been spending time in that house where I’ve been missing her for a while already."

Wilson also reflected on the original film's enduring appeal, noting its status as a holiday staple. "It’s one of those movies where, when it came out, you know, it’s just one of those things when, over the years, more people mentioned it to me, and then families would say ‘We watch it at Christmas’ or ‘We watch it at Thanksgiving.’ It really caught me by surprise."

The original 2005 film, directed by Bezucha, starred Diane Keaton and Craig T. Nelson as parents hosting their adult children for a chaotic holiday gathering. The ensemble cast included Sarah Jessica Parker, Dermot Mulroney, Rachel McAdams, and Elizabeth Reaser alongside Wilson. As of July 2026, the film is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.