In a twist of events, Chris Columbus, the director of Home Alone 2, has vehemently accused ex-President Donald Trump of forcing his way into a cameo. The 65-year-old contends that the 45th U.S. President’s cameo was not a mere coincidence but rather a result of his influence behind the scenes.
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This allegation exposes the intricate power play within the film industry. It is hinting at Trump’s purported manipulation to secure his notable appearance in the beloved sequel.
The Director Of Home Alone 2 Reveals Donald Trump’s Forceful Entry Into The Sequel
Home Alone 2 director Chris Columbus spilled the beans on how Donald Trump snagged a role in the sequel. The iconic holiday hit, Home Alone, birthed several sequels, but only the second installment features a cameo by Trump in 1992’s Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.
Before Trump took the presidential stage, he was a prominent NYC businessman, catching the eye of the Home Alone crew in the ’90s. The filmmaker shared with Business Insider how persistent Trump was about being part of the sequel.
In Lost in New York, Kevin (Macaulay Culkin) finds himself in the Big Apple, landing at the Plaza Hotel. Trump’s involvement came as the production team aimed to shoot in the hotel lobby, given that he owned the Plaza at the time.
Initially thinking they could pay a standard fee for location use, Trump threw in a curveball. Columbus revealed,
“We approached The Plaza Hotel, which Trump owned at the time, because we wanted to shoot in the lobby. Trump said OK. We paid the fee, but he also said, The only way you can use the Plaza is if I’m in the movie.”
They agreed, but it wasn’t clear if Trump’s cameo was always on the cards. The audience’s cheers during the first screening settled the matter. Columbus told his editor,
“Leave him in the movie. It’s a moment for the audience. But he did bully his way into the movie.”
While acknowledging Trump’s forceful entry, the revelation adds a layer of celebrity influence to Hollywood dynamics.
As viewers revisit this holiday classic, Trump’s cameo takes on new significance, even though it’s worth noting whether Home Alone 2 stands out as a sequel surpassing its predecessor or not.
Home Alone 2 Lacked Notable Novelty Or Freshness
Home Alone 2 is that sequel everyone loves, but let’s keep it real; it’s missing a bit of that wow factor. The first Home Alone is a Christmas movie legend, directed by Columbus before he worked his magic at Hogwarts with Harry Potter.
And don’t forget, John Hughes, post-Breakfast Club, penned this gem. Macaulay Culkin, pre-Pizza Underground, stole the show as the mischievous Kevin McCallister.
Now, we’re diving into Home Alone 2. It throws us into the New York chaos and keeps the mischief alive with Culkin, Joe Pesci, and Daniel Stern, and those classic traps are still there. But here’s the lowdown: it doesn’t quite hit the novelty button like the original.
Sure, the franchise kept rolling with more sequels, but without Culkin, Pesci, and Stern’s charm, none of them came close to the magic of the first two. Home Alone 2: Lost in New York is right there on Disney+ if you’re up for some nostalgic booby-trap fun in the Big Apple.
Give it a spin, and see for yourself! It’s the last flick with the original crew, and even though the sequels stick to the whole kid-setting-traps gig, they don’t match the magic of Home Alone or Home Alone 2. Enjoy the Christmas capers!
