Columbus also said Donald Trump ‘bullied his way into’ his Home Alone 2 cameo.
“What’s the point?
I’m a firm believer that you don’t remake films that have had the longevity ofHome Alone.
Macaulay Culkin in “Home Alone.".Credit: 20th Century Studios
You’re not going to create lightning in a bottle again.
It’s just not going to happen.
So why do it?
It’s like doing a paint-by-numbers version of a Disney animated film a live-action version of that.
What’s the point?
It’s been done.
Do your own thing.
Even if you fail miserably, at least you have come up with something original.”
The newHome Alonefilm began production in February before filming was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
So I said to my editor, ‘Leave him in the movie.
It’s a moment for the audience.’
But he did bully his way into the movie.”
