Jean Smart is cast in the Searchlight sequel to the 2005 holiday comedy “The Family Stone,” appearing in her first role following her Emmy-winning work on “Hacks.” The new film also brings back multiple members of the original ensemble, according to reporting from both outlets.
The sequel features returning cast that includes Claire Danes, Rachel McAdams, Sarah Jessica Parker, Dermot Mulroney, and Craig T. Nelson, with Luke Wilson also named among the returning actors. The sources describe the project as a follow-up to the original film, with Smart joining the already confirmed returnees. Coverage focuses primarily on Smart’s addition to the cast and the roster of actors expected to reprise roles.
While both outlets align on the casting news and the returning lineup, they differ slightly in which names they highlight in their summaries. IndieWire emphasizes Smart’s “first post-‘Hacks’ role” framing and lists Luke Wilson among the returnees, while The Hollywood Reporter more broadly notes the returning cast alongside Smart.
