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Jean Smart Joins ‘The Families Stone’ at Searchlight

The sequel is set to begin principal photography this fall in New York with Claire Danes, Rachel McAdams, Sarah Jessica Parker, Craig T. Nelson and more returning The post Jean Smart Joins ‘The Families Stone’ at Searchlight appeared first on TheWrap .

Jean Smart, a multiple Emmy winner, has been announced as the newest addition to the cast of "The Families Stone," a sequel to the 2005 holiday film. Smart joins a returning ensemble that includes Claire Danes, Rachel McAdams, Dermot Mulroney, Craig T. Nelson, Sarah Jessica Parker, Luke Wilson, Tyrone Giordano, Elizabeth Reaser, Paul Schneider, and Brian White.

The sequel will begin filming this fall in New York, with writer and director Tom Bezucha returning to helm the project. The official logline reveals that twenty years after their mother's death, the Stone family reunites for Christmas, only to discover their father has unexpectedly brought his new love interest into their lives.

The project is being produced by Michael London and Shannon Gaulding of Groundswell Productions, with Sarah Jessica Parker and Alison Benson of Pretty Matches Productions also serving as producers. Smart's casting marks her second role with Searchlight Pictures, following her appearance in "Hacks." The actress has accumulated an impressive array of accolades, including eight Emmys, three SAG Awards, two Golden Globes, and six Critics' Choice Awards.

Her upcoming projects include the romantic comedy "Egg Baby" from Amazon MGM Studios, alongside her ongoing work on Broadway in "Call Me Izzy."

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