Chris Columbus, director of Home Alone 2, has voiced regret over Donald Trump's cameo, declaring it a "curse" and an "albatross". In a recent interview, Columbus shared his reluctance about the cameo due to its fallout and the implications of removing it. Trump’s brief six-second role was tied to Columbus’s agreement to film in Trump’s Plaza Hotel. Initially, the audience reacted positively to the cameo during screenings. Columbus's comments have reignited discussions surrounding efforts to cut Trump's appearance from the film.
"Years later, it's become this curse. It's become this thing that I wish it was not there. But it's there. It's become an albatross for me. I just wish it was gone."
"I can't cut it. If I cut it, I'll probably be sent out of the country. I'll be considered sort of not fit to live in the United States, so I'll have to go back to Italy or something."
"We paid the fee, but he also said, 'The only way you can use the Plaza is if I'm in the movie.'"
"When we screened it for the first time the oddest thing happened: People cheered when Trump showed up on-screen. So I said to my editor, 'Leave him in the movie. It's a moment for the audience.'"
Collection
[
|
...
]