Oct 7 2009Griswolds Will Continue Vacationing with New Patriarch
Hasn't National Lampoon's Vacation series been crapped-on enough by Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure? Apparently not, because Heat Vision reports New Line is preparing a station wagon for a new sequel that would, oof, follow one of the incarnations of a now-adult Rusty continuing his family's ill-fated tradition:
New Line is meeting with writers to write the script but the take is already developed: the story focuses on Rusty Griswold, the son of Clark Griswold, the protagonist of the initial movies and portrayed by Chevy Chase. The younger Griswold is now a father in his own right and takes his family on a road trip vacation.The characters would acknowledge that first trip, making the movie more of a sequel than a reboot. Chase and Beverly D’Angelo, who played the mom in the original movies, will have room to make appearances as grandparents, providing a sense of continuity, though no deals are in place.
Oh, good, get Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo involved too. It's like if you're robbing a house: it may be easier and safer to do it unarmed while the homeowners are gone, but it's far more insulting (and gratifying!) to shame the residents by taking everything right in front of them.
Reader Comments
1. Clark - October 7, 2009 3:54 PM
Not getting my hopes up for this one....
2. Dating for Geeks - October 7, 2009 4:48 PM
When was the last time National Lampoon actually made anything GOOD?
3. Remegy - October 7, 2009 5:24 PM
National Lampoon's Rip-off Vacation
National Lampoon's Vacation Jr.
National Lampoon's The Rusty Vacation
National Lampoon's New Vacation (featuring, but not starring; Chevy chase)
National Lampoon's: Yes, The Franchise Continues...
The Vacation (now with less 'National Lampoon's')
My guess is that Hollywood will ACTUALLY choose the uncreative 'The Vacation' ala 'THE final destination'...
4. Justin - October 7, 2009 6:00 PM
What exactly does the guy in the picture have to do with this post?
5. Justin - October 7, 2009 6:00 PM
What exactly does the guy in the picture have to do with this post?
6. Constant Gina - October 7, 2009 9:01 PM
Defiantly looking forward to this..>!!!
7. Brandon - October 7, 2009 9:32 PM
@Justin-
That's Anthony Michael Hall who played Rusty in the first movie. A new actor played him in each subsequent vacation movie.
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9. first haha - October 8, 2009 3:26 AM
This actually sounds cool. The first Vacation is a classic. Glad to see Anthony back in the saddle.
10. Dragon - October 8, 2009 12:51 PM
What's with all the grumbling? This sounds like a GREAT idea!!!
11. Chris - October 8, 2009 1:02 PM
"The younger Griswold is now a father in his own right" - what the hell? How about just "The younger Griswold is now a father." Do these PR hacks get paid by the word?
Also, has AMH shown any comedic chops in the last 20 years?
12. first haha - October 8, 2009 3:06 PM
Doesn't matter. The dude is an 80's legend.
These Vacation movies are really it and miss. I love the first one. Vegas Vacation is great too. This being another Vacation movie would sound horrible if it wasn't for it AMH reprising his role from the original. Will be interesting.