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The Family Stone’ at 20: Tributes to Diane Keaton as Director Works on a Potential Sequel

This holiday season marks the film's first without Keaton, sharpening focus on her role as matriarch.

Overview

  • A new CNN special features Sarah Jessica Parker reflecting on Keaton's intensely engaged presence on set, calling her “a real combatant” in a pivotal scene.
  • Anniversary coverage underscores Keaton’s performance as Sybil Stone as the film’s emotional core, with her character’s illness anchoring the family story.
  • Writer-director Thomas Bezucha says he is developing a follow-up to honor Keaton, with no studio greenlight or signed cast commitments announced.
  • The milestone comes during the first Christmas season since Keaton died at 79 from a bacterial pneumonia infection, prompting renewed tributes.
  • Over twenty years, the ensemble comedy has grown into a rewatchable holiday staple and is available to stream on services including Disney+.