Director Chris Columbus Left “Christmas Vacation” Movie

Chris Columbus Details “Bizarre” Experience With Chevy Chase That Led Him To Quit As Original Director Of ‘Christmas Vacation’
A bizarre encounter with actor Chevy Chase led then-unknown filmmaker Chris Columbus to walk off 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.'
“Home Alone ”director Chris Columbus quit “Christmas Vacation” after bizarre meetings with Chevy Chase: 'I couldn’t work with the guy'
I don’t need this. I’d rather not work again," the filmmaker recalled thinking after meeting with the comedy star.
Here's A 'Christmas' Story About What An Ass Chevy Chase Allegedly Was To The Director
Director Chris Columbus recalled a "bizarre" meeting with the actor that led him to quit "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation."
Director Chris Columbus Left “Christmas Vacation” Movie After Meeting Chevy Chase Twice: 'I Couldn't Work with The Guy'
I was signed on…and then I met Chevy Chase," Columbus tells Vanity FairThe director of Home Alone says he nearly directed another iconic holiday film — National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation — but ultimately left after clashing with the film's star,
"I couldn’t work with the guy": Original "Christmas Vacation" director quit because of Chevy Chase
Columbus realized there was a silver lining though. He recalled, “I quit ‘Christmas Vacation.’ The next weekend, I got another script from John — and it’s ‘Home Alone.’ ‘Home Alone,’ for me, was even more personal, a better script. And I thought, I can really do something with this, and I don’t have to deal with Chevy Chase.”
Chevy Chase allegedly treated ‘Christmas Vacation’ director ‘like s–t’ — so he quit
Columbus explained that he had two meetings with the former “SNL” actor before telling the film’s writer and co-producer, John Hughes, “‘This is really hard for me, but I can’t
Chris Columbus Quit ‘Christmas Vacation’ Because ‘I Couldn’t Work With’ Chevy Chase
Chris Columbus, the director behind 'Home Alone' and 'Gremlins,' shared a not-so-merry holiday recollection involving comedian Chevy Chase.
Director Chris Columbus Quit ‘Christmas Vacation’ After Chevy Chase Meetings: ‘I Don’t Need This’
Chris Columbus changed his mind about directing ‘Christmas Vacation’ after deciding he couldn’t work with Chevy Chase
Chris Columbus reveals ‘bizarre’ story behind why he couldn’t work with Chevy Chase on ‘Christmas Vacation’
The "Home Alone" director said Chase treated him like he was "nonexistent" and made a "surreal" comment that has left him puzzled to this day.
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Chris Columbus recalls ‘bizarre’ Chevy Chase remark that made him quit National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
He told Vanity Fair: “I was signed on… and then I met Chevy Chase. Even given my situation at the time, where I ...
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Chris Columbus recalls ‘bizarre’ Chevy Chase remark that made him quit National Lampoon Christmas film
The filmmaker, who also directed the first two Harry Potter films, almost added 1989 film National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation to his list of credits – but stepped away after a leftfield ...