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‘Home Alone’s Daniel Stern Recalls Joe Pesci Accidentally Biting Macaulay Culkin’s Finger While Shooting Christmas Classic

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Story by Natalie OganesyanDecember 21, 2024 • 11:38 PM
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Veteran actor Daniel Stern reveals the accidental on-set injury that occurred when Joe Pesci's method acting went a bit too far during the filming of the holiday classic 'Home Alone'.
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  • In a candid interview, Stern recounts how Pesci, who played the bumbling burglar Harry, accidentally bit down on Macaulay Culkin's finger during a scene, drawing blood.
  • The incident underscores Pesci's intense commitment to his craft, even if it came at the expense of his young co-star's well-being during the making of the beloved Christmas film.
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Daniel Stern, Joe Pesci, Macaulay Culkin, Home Alone
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