Is Chevy Chase in Christmas Vacation 2?

By Alice Nichols

If you’re a fan of the classic Christmas movie, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, you might be wondering if Chevy Chase appears in its sequel, Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie’s Island Adventure. The answer to this question is both yes and no. Let’s dive deeper into the details.

What is Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie’s Island Adventure?

Before we get into the Chevy Chase controversy, let’s first discuss what this movie is all about. Released in 2003, Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie’s Island Adventure is a made-for-TV sequel to the original Christmas Vacation movie. The plot follows Clark Griswold’s cousin-in-law, Eddie Johnson (played by Randy Quaid), and his family as they travel to a tropical island for a vacation gone wrong.

Is Chevy Chase in the movie?

Now let’s get to the burning question – does Chevy Chase make an appearance in Christmas Vacation 2? The answer is yes, but only briefly.

In fact, he doesn’t even play his iconic character, Clark Griswold. Instead, he appears as himself for just a few seconds during a dream sequence that Eddie has.

Why did Chevy Chase only have a brief cameo?

So why did Chevy Chase only have such a small role in the movie? One reason could be that he didn’t want to be heavily involved with the project. In an interview with AV Club, Randy Quaid stated that Chevy Chase “wasn’t too thrilled” about doing the cameo and “made it very clear that he was there under duress.”

What did fans think of the sequel?

As for how fans received Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie’s Island Adventure – well, let’s just say it didn’t receive as much love as its predecessor. Many fans and critics found the movie to be lackluster and not nearly as funny as the original Christmas Vacation. In fact, it currently holds a 12% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

  • The Bottom Line: Despite Chevy Chase’s brief appearance in Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie’s Island Adventure, the movie didn’t quite live up to the expectations of its predecessor. While it may be worth a watch for diehard fans of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, it’s safe to say that it doesn’t hold a candle to the original.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Chevy Chase does appear in Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie’s Island Adventure, but only for a short period of time. While he didn’t reprise his role as Clark Griswold, his cameo did add a bit of nostalgia for fans of the original movie. However, it’s important to note that the sequel was not nearly as successful or well-received as National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.