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Bezucha Committed to 'Family Stone' Sequel After Keaton's Death

11/22/2025

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Writer-director Thomas Bezucha is developing a sequel to The Family Stone after actress Diane Keaton's death on October 11, 2025.
Bezucha was already working on the script when Diane Keaton's death deepened his commitment to honoring her legacy and the original cast.
Disney has not officially greenlit the project, though the creative team and cast show strong interest and aim to reflect modern diversity and uphold the original's values.

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Writer-director Thomas Bezucha is developing a sequel to The Family Stone after actress Diane Keaton's death on October 11, 2025.
Bezucha was already working on the script when Diane Keaton's death deepened his commitment to honoring her legacy and the original cast.
Disney has not officially greenlit the project, though the creative team and cast show strong interest and aim to reflect modern diversity and uphold the original's values.