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Joe Pesci Accidentally Bit Macaulay Culkin During 'Home Alone'

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Legendary actor Joe Pesci accidentally bit into co-star Macaulay Culkin while filming the iconic '90s comedy 'Home Alone', revealing the hidden dangers of method acting.
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  • Pesci, known for his intense performances, was so committed to playing the villainous 'Wet Bandit' that he unintentionally chomped down on the young Culkin's hand during a scene, drawing blood.
  • Culkin, who was just 10 years old at the time, brushed off the incident as a 'method acting mishap' and remained professional throughout the production, earning him major respect in Hollywood.
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Joe Pesci, Macaulay Culkin, Home Alone, Home Alone
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