Back in March we brought you news that the reboot to National Lampoon’s Vacation was moving forward to start shooting in the summer, but then news broke that the movie was put on hold. Well, now it seems that it’s back on again!
The reboot is planned to start shooting before the year is out. From what Moviehole are claiming, this is more of a belated sequel than a traditional reboot and will star Ed Helms (The Hangover) in the Chevy Chase role as Clark’s now-adult son Rusty and Christina Applegate (Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues) in the Beverly D’Angelo role as Rusty’s wife. The movie is written and directed by Horrible Bosses scribes John Francis Daley and Jonathan M. Goldstein.
Here’s what their sources say:
“Rusty (Ed Helms), wife Debbie (Christina Applegate) and sons Kevin and James are off to Astroland – as opposed to Wally World, which is where the clan were headed in the ’80s original – this time (sans Clark and Ellen; Chevy Chase and Beverly D’Angelo will cameo). Like the original flick, we’re staying in the states – so expect some interesting Americana stop-offs along the way (hello Grand Canyon!).
Rusty? essentially a clone of Clark – slightly naive, goofy.. a champion for “family”. He means well but ends up making a glitch of each situation – just as “Grandpa Clark” did. He puts his kids in some rather embarrassing situations.
Humor is more on par with that of the original – slightly crude, R-rated jokes. The tone reminiscent of last year’s “We’re the Millers” — Rusty reaching under the motel bed for the remote and instead pulling out a chunk of someone’s pubic hair, another time he’s thinking he’s switched on some porn to get the missus hot and bothered .. Until she realizes it’s Jodie Foster’s “The Accused”; also quite a few Vagina gags (no topping those) in here too.”
Expect lots of throwbacks to the original movie as well as cameos from Chase and D’Angelo.
Are you excited for a reboot/sequel to National Lampoon’s Vacation?
Originally published July 7, 2014. Updated November 7, 2019.
