Overview
- Bezucha confirmed to CNN that a new installment of the 2005 holiday film is in development.
- He said Diane Keaton’s recent passing has shaped his approach and intensified his intent to honor her.
- Outreach to the principal cast drew unanimously positive responses, though no formal deals are in place.
- The project has not been greenlit, and media outlets have requested comment from Disney and 20th Century Studios.
- The original film became a seasonal staple and grossed about $93 million worldwide on an estimated $18 million budget.