Chevy Chase and Randy Quaid are teaming up again in their new movie, The Christmas Letter. After about three decades, their Christmas vacation reunion has created anticipation among fans, especially those who loved the 1989 Christmas comedy National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, starring Chevy Chase and Randy Quaid, and others.
In The Christmas Letter, unemployed copywriter Joe Michaels (Angus Benfield) tries to outdo his wealthy friend’s annual Christmas letter while dealing with his personal life’s ups and downs. He usually finds his friend’s letter intimidating and feels like a loser, but this year, he plans to change the narrative.
‘Christmas Vacation’ reunion featuring Chevy Chase and Randy Quaid
The reunion of Chevy Chase and Randy Quaid in The Christmas Letter is exciting for those who enjoyed watching them together, and as they expected, their energy in new movie feels as natural as it did decades ago. This shows the extent of their friendship even behind the scenes. “Chevy and I are best friends on and off screen. I laugh just looking at him. And Angus is very funny and talented. What could be better?” Quaid explained.
Angus Benfield stars alongside the Chevy and Quaid and called working with them a dream come true. “They were so fun and full of energy,” he said, recalling funny moments like Quaid tossing packages around during a chilly Vermont winter scene. One could catch a glimpse of their friendship in every scene.
‘The Christmas Letter’
While The Christmas Letter is full of humor, it also carries a touching message. It reminds us that Christmas is less about comparing ourselves to others and more about appreciating the people in our lives. Joe Michaels’ journey shows how love, family, and friends are what truly make the holidays special.
For fans of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, this Christmas vacation reunion is more than just another holiday movie; it’s a chance to relive the magic of Chevy Chase and Randy Quaid together again. And with this, The Christmas Letter would certainly become one of the evergreen Christmas favorites among viewers.