Jean Smart joins the cast of The Families Stone movie sequel
Jean Smart joins the cast of The Families Stone movie sequel
Updated at: September 24, 2026 at 01:15 AM
Exciting news for fans of holiday cinema!
Searchlight Pictures has officially announced that the legendary Jean Smart is joining the cast of the upcoming sequel to the 2005 classic, The Family Stone.
Set to begin production in New York this fall, the film returns to the Stone family dynamic two decades later as they gather for Christmas.
The central conflict features patriarch Kelly Stone introducing his new love interest, played by Smart, which stirs deep emotions among the siblings.
The sequel boasts an impressive reunion of the original ensemble, including Sarah Jessica Parker, Rachel McAdams, and Luke Wilson.
Director Thomas Bezucha is returning to helm the project, which will explore how the family copes with the absence of their late mother, Sybil, while integrating a newcomer.
This casting comes at a peak for Jean Smart, who recently made television history at the 2026 Emmy Awards.
While an official release date is still pending, fans can anticipate returning to the world of the Stones in 2027.
