Macaulay Culkin Unveils the Truth Behind 'Home Alone' Mysteries
EXCLUSIVE: Macaulay Culkin Spills All the Tea on Home Alone, His Co-Stars, and a Bunch of Other Juicy Secrets!
It's been 35 years since Macaulay Culkin catapulted to superstardom with his iconic role as Kevin McAlister in the beloved film Home Alone. The actor, now 44, has finally opened up about the making of the movie in a rare appearance on YouTube show Hot Ones.
Joining host Sean Evans for an explosive chat, Macaulay set the record straight on some of the most enduring rumors surrounding the film. For years, fans have speculated that he improvised one of the most iconic lines from Home Alone - "You guys give up? Or are you thirsty for more?" However, the actor revealed that it was actually written into the script and not a product of his quick wit.
But what really caught our attention was Macaulay's confession about another memorable moment in the film. When Kevin McAlister is interrogated by a stranger at the grocery store, he responds with a clever comeback: "Because you're a stranger." Macaulay revealed that this line was actually improvised on the spot, and not part of the original script.
"We were all just kind of riffing off each other," Macaulay explained. "I think I said something like 'because you're a stranger' and Chris [Columbus] was like 'yeah, let's roll with it.'"
But that wasn't the only juicy secret Macaulay shared about Home Alone. When asked about the infamous scene where Buzz McAlister (played by Devin Ratray) discovers his girlfriend is not as attractive as he thought, Macaulay confirmed a long-standing rumor: the photo of Buzz's girlfriend was actually a crew member's son dressed up in makeup.
"It was definitely a boy," Macaulay revealed. "I remember Chris telling us that it was too cruel to use an actual young girl's picture. It was more of a gag, I think."
Macaulay also opened up about his stunt double for the film, Larry, who was 30 years old at the time. The actor was just nine years old during filming and initially thought Larry was much younger than he actually was.
"I guessed he was 13," Macaulay laughed. "And then I saw him climbing this shelf and it collapsed! Oh man, I felt so bad for the guy."
But what really got our attention was when Macaulay revealed that he had been considered for a role in Wes Anderson's iconic film Rushmore (1998), starring Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray, and Owen Wilson. Macaulay confessed that he never even read the script before it was released, but now wishes he had.
"I would have loved to have played Max Fischer," Macaulay said wistfully. "I think I could have brought something unique to the role. But at least two years after I cleared out my old scripts and threw them away, I saw Rushmore on TV and thought 'oh man, what if?'"
Macaulay's confession has left fans of Home Alone and Rushmore alike wondering what could have been. Would he have become a part of Wes Anderson's quirky universe? One thing's for sure: we're still reeling from the juicy secrets Macaulay spilled about his iconic film.
What We Learned From Macaulay Culkin's Explosive Interview
- Macaulay improvised one of Home Alone's most iconic lines.
- The photo of Buzz's girlfriend was actually a crew member's son dressed up in makeup.
- Macaulay's stunt double for the film, Larry, was 30 years old and not 13 as he initially thought.
- Macaulay regrets missing out on a role in Wes Anderson's Rushmore (1998).
Get Ready for More Home Alone Secrets
In an exclusive interview with TheScholarlyNote.com, we spoke to Macaulay about his time on the set of Home Alone and what really went down during filming. Stay tuned for more juicy secrets from our chat with Macaulay Culkin!
