What secret is behind Kevin's wealthy parents?

What secret is behind Kevin's wealthy parents?

Chicago, USA - "Kevin alone at home" is part of Christmas for many like the scent of cookies! But a long burning question remains: What did the parents of Kevin McCallister actually about to afford their luxurious villa in Chicago and the expensive vacation? Director Chris Columbus has now given an answer to these speculation in the podcast "Awards Chatter" by krone.at . According to Columbus, he and the producer John Hughes had a deep conversation about the jobs of the McCallister. The solution: Kevin's mother, Kate McCallister, played by Catherine O’Hara, was a successful fashion designer. The father, Peter McCallister, represented by John Heard, had a less clear job description; Columbus says that based on Hughes' own experiences, he worked "in the advertising industry".

The question of whether the McCallister may have been connected to the organized crime was also clarified. Columbus decidedly refuted this theory: "No member of the organized crime, even if that was widespread in Chicago at the time." Originally, a then unknown Chris Farley was supposed to take on a role in the film, but this did not work due to his "bad constitution" when it was audition, as Columbus reported.

a Christmas classic with history

"Kevin alone at home" led the audience to a world full of chaos and humor when eight -year -old Kevin (Macaulay Culkin) was accidentally left behind at home while his family flies to Paris. He has to defend himself against two burglars (Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern) while his parents are unsuspecting on vacation. The film is a classic and is particularly popular during the Christmas season. In 2024 you may also ask yourself what that cost at the time - Kevin's purchase of $ 20 would be a completely different sum today, reports USA Today. .

The charming story and the funny interludes made “Kevin alone at home” a timeless hit! The film remains in the hearts of the audience for decades after its first publication, and the debate about the professions of McCallister is now heated up again by Columbus' revelations.