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Home Alone, a film that vividly brought childhood nightmares to life in an entertaining way, featured Macaulay Culkin as young Kevin McCallister, who cleverly defended his home from burglars. The movie’s success led to a lasting media franchise. Recently, a fake fan trailer for Home Alone 3 circulated on social media, creatively combining footage from the cast’s other projects. Although Home Alone is a nostalgic gem, the cast has moved on, building successful careers beyond the franchise. As of December 21, 2023, let’s explore where the Home Alone cast is today.
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Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister
Macaulay Culkin, known for his portrayal of Kevin in Home Alone, continued to work in films such as Richie Rich and The Pagemaster in the 1990s. After a hiatus, he returned with Party Monster in 2003 and later transitioned to television with roles in American Horror Story and The Righteous Gemstones. Culkin reprised his iconic role as Kevin McCallister in :Dryvrs and voiced Downtown Pat in Entergalactic. Beyond acting, he has a notable online presence, regularly appearing on RedLetterMedia and establishing Bunny Ears, a pop culture website featuring podcasts. In December 2023, Culkin received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Joe Pesci as Harry
Joe Pesci, known for his role as the comical antagonist Harry in Home Alone, later appeared in films such as Casino and Love Ranch. Despite officially retiring from acting in 1999, he occasionally returns to the screen. Pesci reprised his Home Alone role in a Google Assistant ad with Macaulay Culkin. Although he has expressed reluctance about a Home Alone sequel, this ad serves as a nostalgic reunion. Pesci also took on roles in The Irishman and Peacock’s Bupkis, and is part of the cast for the 2023 drama Day of the Fight, directed by Jack Huston.
Daniel Stern as Marv
Daniel Stern, renowned for his portrayal of Marv, Harry’s partner in crime in Home Alone, gained widespread acclaim for his performance in the film. Following his success in Home Alone, Stern took on various notable roles in projects such as Monk, where he made a guest appearance as Sheriff Fletcher, Manhattan, where he played Glen Babbit, and Hannah and Her Sisters, where he portrayed Dusty. He also took on diverse roles like Earl Cavendar in Whip It and Jimmy in James vs. His Future Self, and Bill Easton in Shrill. Furthermore, Stern joined the cast of For All Mankind, an Apple TV+ exclusive series, in its fourth season, playing the character Eli Hobson.
Kieran Culkin as Fuller McCallister
Kieran Culkin, known as the brother of Macaulay Culkin, gained fame for his role as Fuller McCallister in Home Alone. Since then, he has ventured into voice acting, contributing to projects like The Boys Presents: Diabolical, Solar Opposites, and Agent Elvis. In the acclaimed TV series Succession, Culkin shines as Roman Roy. His acting prowess extends to films such as No Sudden Move, Infinity Baby, and Wiener-Dog.
Culkin also left his mark in the beloved Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, portraying Wallace Wells. He reprised this role in the 2023 animated series Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, receiving widespread acclaim. Currently, Culkin is set to feature in the 2024 drama film A Real Pain, directed and written by Jesse Eisenberg.
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John Heard as Peter McCallister
John Heard, known for his role as Peter McCallister in Home Alone, had a successful acting career before his involvement in the iconic film. Prior to Home Alone, he starred in movies like C.H.U.D. and Big in 1984 and 1988, respectively. Following his appearances in both Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, Heard had roles in popular TV shows such as The Sopranos, CSI: Miami, and the first season of Prison Break. He also made a memorable guest appearance as Gunther Thorpe on Modern Family.
Unfortunately, John Heard passed away in 2017, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of performances. Some of his final film roles include Last Rampage, where he played Blackwell, Living Among Us, portraying Andrew, and The Tale, in which he played William Allens. The latter two films were released posthumously, marking the end of his illustrious career.
Catherine O’Hara as Kate McCallister
Catherine O’Hara, known for her role as Kate McCallister in Home Alone, also featured in Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice as Delia Deetz. Her outstanding acting skills have led to a successful career, particularly in television. In 2022, she was part of Kids in the Hall, voiced Gwendolyn Swish in Central Park, and voiced Shaelka in The Last Kids on Earth. O’Hara gained praise for her Emmy-winning performance as Moira Rose in Schitt’s Creek. She recently starred in the Netflix film Pain Hustlers alongside Emily Blunt and Chris Evans. Notably, O’Hara is slated to reprise her role as Delia Deetz in the 2024 legacy sequel, Beetlejuice 2.
Gerry Bamman as Uncle Frank
Gerry Bamman, who portrayed Uncle Frank in the franchise, undoubtedly became one of the most disliked characters in the series. Regrettably, he has been absent from the entertainment industry since 2015, with his last known role as Charles in the TV series “The Following.” Before this, Bamman was involved in projects such as “Alternate Sides” (where he played Sgt. Norman) and “A Secret Promise” (taking on the role of Stuart Curtis). Additionally, he took on minor roles in TV shows like “Made in Jersey” (Judge Harrison), “Law & Order,” and “Canterbury’s Law” (Judge Hanlon).
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