Synopsis: The next generation of Griswolds is at it again. New Line Cinemas “Vacation, starring Ed Helms (“The Hangover films) and Christina Applegate (the “Anchorman films), takes the family on the road for another ill-fated adventure. The film marks Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daleys directorial debut.
Following in his fathers footsteps and hoping for some much-needed family bonding, a grown-up Rusty Griswold (Helms) surprises his wife, Debbie (Applegate), and their two sons with a cross-country trip back to Americas “favorite family fun park, Walley World.
Rounding out the cast are Leslie Mann (“The Other Woman) as Rustys sister, Audrey; Chris Hemsworth (the “Thor films) in the role of Stone Crandall, Rustys irritatingly successful brother-in-law; and Skyler Gisondo (“Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb, “Hard Sell) and Steele Stebbins (“A Haunted House 2), who play Rustys sons, James and Kevin. Chevy Chase and Beverly DAngelo reprise their roles as Clark and Ellen Griswold from the classic “Vacation comedies.
Goldstein & Daley (“Horrible Bosses, “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2) wrote the script, based on characters created by John Hughes. David Dobkin (upcoming “The Judge, “Wedding Crashers) and Chris Bender (“Were the Millers, “Horrible Bosses 2) are producing, with Marc S. Fischer and Jeff Kleeman serving as executive producers.