“Home Alone” director Chris Columbus said during an interview with Vanity Fair that it was ultimately Chevy Chase who opened the door for him to helm the 1990 Christmas comedy classic. That’s because Columbus was originally working with screenwriter John Hughes on 1989’s “Christmas Vacation,” starring Chase. Columbus was hired to direct the comedy and […]
Original ‘christmas Vacation’ Director Quit Because ‘i Couldn’t Work With’ Chevy Chase: ‘he’s Not Engaged. He’s Treating Me Like
Zack Sharf, Variety
Mon, 12/23/2024 - 2:52pm
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- 'Home Alone' Happened Because Chris Columbus Refused to Work With Chevy Chase
Many don’t know it, but Home Alone director Chris Columbus only made the film because writer John Hughes was kind enough to make him an offer after Columbus refused to direct National Lampoon’s ...
12/22/2024 - 6:01 am | View Link - “He was a complete jerk.” Because of Chevy Chase, the director of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation has quit and filmed another Christmas hit
After meeting Chevy Chase, the director of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation dropped the film. Later, the script for another Christmas hit fell into his hands.
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