CinemaDirector of Home Alone reveals how Kevin’s parents were able to afford the mansionChris Columbus clarifies the mystery about the McCallisters’ profession, discussed for decades by fansBy Editorial Staff

CinemaDirector of Home Alone reveals how Kevin’s parents were able to afford the mansionChris Columbus clarifies the mystery about the McCallisters’ profession, discussed for decades by fansBy Editorial Staff

Chris Columbus clarifies the mystery about the McCallisters’ profession, which has been discussed by fans for decades

The director of They forgot about me, Chris Columbusfinally revealed how the parents of Kevin McCallister, character from Macaulay Culkinwere able to cover the costs of the luxurious house shown in the film. The home, located in Winnetka, Illinois, often sparks curiosity among fans of the 1990 Christmas classic.

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McCallister Professions

In a podcast interview Awards Chatterfrom the The Hollywood ReporterColumbus shared details of the conversations he had with the screenwriter John Hughes about the characters’ pasts. According to him, Kate McCallister, played by Catherine O’Harawas “a very successful fashion designer”. The presence of mannequins in the basement of the house would be a reference to her work.

As for his father, Peter McCallister, played by John HeardColumbus admitted to having less clarity. He suggested that the character could work in advertising, based on John Hughes’ personal experience, but highlighted that there is no exact confirmation about his profession.

Columbus also dismissed speculation that Peter had connections to organized crime, which would explain the attraction of thieves Harry and Marv, played by Joe Pesci and Daniel Sternaround the house. “Nothing related to organized crime — although there was a lot of such activity in Chicago at the time.”clarified the director.

The mansion

The house of They forgot about me It has five bedrooms and six bathrooms and was completely renovated and expanded in 2018. In 2024, it was put up for sale again, with an asking price of US$5.25 million. The property features a movie theater, an indoor basketball court, a poker room and even a Lego statue of Macaulay Culkin in the film’s iconic screaming pose.


Recently, Kieran CulkinMacaulay’s brother and who also acted in the film, revealed that he still hasn’t let his children watch the classic. “There are some scary parts,” commented the actor from Succession.

Source: Rollingstone

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