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Chris Columbus Quit ‘Christmas Vacation’ Because ‘I Couldn’t Work With’ Chevy Chase
Rolling StoneStory by Charisma Madarang
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Legendary holiday director Chris Columbus reveals why he quit the iconic 'Christmas Vacation' due to a clash with star Chevy Chase.
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- Columbus, known for directing Home Alone and Gremlins, couldn't handle working with Chevy Chase on the beloved Christmas comedy
- According to Columbus, 'I couldn't work with' Chase, suggesting a volatile on-set dynamic that led him to exit the project
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Chris Columbus, Chevy Chase, Christmas Vacation, Home Alone, Gremlins