Director Chris Columbus quit ‘Christmas Vacation’ after ‘bizarre’ Chevy Chase meetings: He treated me like ‘s--t’

Story by Sabrina Picou

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Legendary director Chris Columbus quits 'Christmas Vacation' over 'bizarre' meetings with lead star Chevy Chase, who he says treated him 'like shit'.

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Columbus, who directed 'Home Alone', claims he walked away from the 'Christmas Vacation' project after just one meeting with Chase, citing the actor's bizarre and disrespectful behavior.
This behind-the-scenes drama gives fans a rare glimpse into the tensions that can arise on major holiday film productions, and may change how they view the classic 'Christmas Vacation' movie.

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Chris Columbus, Chevy Chase, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Home Alone