Chris Columbus Quit ‘Christmas Vacation’ Because ‘I Couldn’t Work With’ Chevy Chase

Story 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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