Before Diane Keaton‘s death in October 2025, The Family Stone sequel was in the works, with the film having revealed the actor’s replacement in the beloved holiday classic.
The Christmas comedy-drama is set to return for the holiday season, with Searchlight Pictures announcing Jean Smart will take over as the main love interest for Craig T. Nelson’s character.
Smart’s casting in The Families Stone was made on Instagram with a short video of a gift box reading there’s a “new guest” arriving. No further details were revealed in the post beyond Smart’s casting, with the production company teasing the film is “coming soon.” But, the official logline reveals how they will address Keaton’s absence.
“Twenty years after their mother’s passing, the Stone family reunites for Christmas only to face the season’s biggest surprise: their father has unexpectedly invited (Jean Smart) the woman he’s fallen in love with to meet the family.”
Despite the reality of the late Keaton not starring in her well-loved matriarchal role, fans were jumping with joy at the Frasier star joining the sequel.
View this post on Instagram“Hope someone’s polishing my tombstone because OMG I have died and gone to heaven,” said one fan on Instagram.
“i’m sat. filming hasn’t even started yet probably but i don’t care i’m so seated,” said another.
Another fan chimed in saying, “HOLY MOTHER WHAT A GAG!!! I cannot wait! One of my favorite Christmas movies ever!’
“This just convinced me to see it! Love her!!” added another.
Some fans commented that Smart was a “perfect” casting decision for The Families Stone, and that her joining the holidayu family was “Keaton approved.”
“This is going to be so good! The anticipation rises, because you are perfect for the continuation. Diane is watching from above and will be very proud! Christmas can come!” said one fan.
The holiday film was released in 2005 and became a commercial success. It starred an ensemble cast including Claire Danes, Keaton, Rachel McAdams, Dermot Mulroney, Nelson, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Luke Wilson. The Family Stone centers on the the New England Stone family during a Christmas holiday misadventure. Their eldest son brings his uptight girlfriend home with plans to propose with the heirloom family ring, creating chaos.
The Families Stone will bring back almost the entire origina cast including McAdams as Amy Stone; Mulroney as Everett Stone; Wilson as Ben Stone; Parker as Meredith Morton; Danes as Julie Morton and many more.
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