Chevy Chase Leads Star-Studded National Lampoon’s Vacation Reunion at Fan Expo Chicago
Chevy Chase, the longtime star of National Lampoon’s Vacation and its sequels, shared a joyful reunion video from Fan Expo Chicago, where he appeared as a celebrity guest this past weekend. In his Instagram clip, the 81-year-old actor reconnects with several familiar faces from the Vacation franchise, effectively bringing the Griswold family back together.
The reunion cast includes Beverly D’Angelo as Ellen Griswold, Chase’s on-screen wife, along with Anthony Michael Hall as Rusty and Dana Barron as Audrey from the original film. Randy Quaid, who played Cousin Eddie, is also part of the gathering. Juliette Lewis, who portrayed Audrey in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, was at the event and joined in taking photos with the assembled family.
Chase’s video also features Brendan Fraser, Thomas Lennon, and Rob Schneider. Schneider has previously collaborated with Chase on the Christmas-themed film Shelby in 2014, adding another layer of cross-cast nostalgia to the moment.
In his caption, Chase wrote, “Great time this past weekend in Chicago at Fan Expo Chicago with old friends and new ones.” The clip quickly drew fan reactions online, with comments praising the group’s appearance and expressing excitement at the idea of a potential Vacation reunion project.
Fans flooded the post with praise, nostalgia, and well-wishes. Many shared that the sight of the Griswolds together felt iconic and long overdue, while others hoped this reunion would spark a new Vacation installment. Some fans even noted how wonderful it was to see the cast looking so connected after all these years.
This gathering underscores the enduring appeal of the Vacation franchise, which left a lasting imprint on the comedy genre and pop culture. While there’s no official word yet on a new film, the enthusiasm among fans suggests there’s plenty of interest in revisiting the Griswold family’s misadventures for a modern audience.
A positive, hopeful note from the event is the sense of shared nostalgia and the possibility that future projects could once again bring the familiar chaos of Clark Griswold’s family to life for a new generation while honoring the beloved original films. In short, the star-studded Chicago moment offered a bright reminder of why the Vacation films remain a cherished part of many moviegoers’ memories.