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Chris Columbus Quit 'Christmas Vacation' Due to Chevy Chase Bad Behavior
VarietyStory by Zack Sharf
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Beloved Christmas film 'Christmas Vacation' almost saw a different director at the helm, until Chevy Chase's infamous on-set behavior led Chris Columbus to quit.
beat sheet
- Chris Columbus was originally hired to direct 'Christmas Vacation' but left the project due to Chevy Chase's notorious difficult behavior on set.
- Columbus's departure from 'Christmas Vacation' ultimately led him to helm the classic 'Home Alone' instead, a move that cemented his status as a holiday comedy hit-maker.
call sheet
Chris Columbus, Chevy Chase, John Hughes, Vanity Fair, 'Christmas Vacation', 'Home Alone'