"But he kept that rawness to it, that genuine nature that makes you fall in love with that Jean Shepherd world." No last-minute shake-ups this time around "Not really what you would anticipate for a family Christmas film – the guy who writes films for Clint Eastwood," Ward said, referring to Schenk. Ward signed on to the film after seeing the final script, co-written by Nick Schenk, who is known for his work on "Gran Torino" and "The Mule." "When the script was not there, he (Peter) was not willing to sign off on it, and neither was I." "There were a bunch of sequels that were discussed for many, many years, and the story wasn't there," he said. Ward credited Peter Billingsley, aka Ralphie Parker, for making sure the sequel to "A Christmas Story" was done right and not a "cash grab." 'Don't ever come here': 'A Christmas Story' actor kicked off iconic home's property Making 'A Christmas Story' sequel was no easy task Ward also tried his hand at Cincinnati trivia over on The Enquirer's TikTok. The Enquirer spoke with Ward about the house, "A Christmas Story Christmas" and his work with the Alzheimer's Association. The actor will pose for photos with fans and sign autographs at the Cleveland home, which is currently for sale. Ward reprises his role as Scut, now a grown-up reformed bully, in the new movie. He will also attend a screening of its sequel, "A Christmas Story Christmas," in Akron. Actor Zack Ward, who played Scut Farkus in "A Christmas Story," is visiting the film's iconic Cleveland home this weekend.
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