As the holiday season brings a wave of visits to Home Alone, Macaulay Culkin is taking fans on a nostalgia trip with his tour, A Nostalgic Night With Macaulay Culkin. The actor hosts screenings of the classic film followed by a Q&A session. During a recent stop in Rosemont, Illinois, Culkin shared a behind-the-scenes story from his co-star Joe Pesci, revealing that Pesci accidentally bit his finger while rehearsing a scene in which his character, Harry, threatens Kevin McCallister with Culkin.
As reported by the New York Times, Culkin recalled that Pesci, aiming to be threatening, went too far and left him with a scar. However, the actor noted that Pesci was visibly shaken after realizing that he had actually hurt him. Culkin also spoke fondly of his Home Alone mother, Catherine O’Hara, who continues to be a motherly figure in his life, even referring to her as “Mom” when they meet.
Fans can catch more of Culkin’s anecdotes and memories during his nostalgic night, where he reflects on the film’s lasting legacy.
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