A sequel to the classic ` ` It 's a Wonderful Life '' is being developed . The story follows the Bailey family after the original film ended . The Rest of the Story '' will tell what happened to the Baileys of Bedford Falls after the first movie ended . Karolyn Williams , who played 6-year - old Zuzu in the 1946 film , has been cast in the role .
A sequel to the classic ` ` It 's a Wonderful Life '' is being developed . The story follows the Bailey family after the original film ended . Karolyn Williams , who played 6-year - old Zuzu in the 1946 film , has been cast in the role .