John Mulaney got the chance to audition home alone as a kid, and now I see Kevin McCallister in a completely different light

On November 18, 2024By Pranco

One of my favorite types of Hollywood anecdotes is the what-if casting story. And recently comedian John Mulaney shared a glimpse of a what-if for one of the best christmas movies of all time. According to the Big mouth star for which he had the opportunity to audition Home alone as a child, which makes me see the film’s protagonist in a new light. What if the Baby J performer had taken on the role of precocious 8-year-old Kevin McCallister? This would definitely be one of the best movies of the nineties.

The comedian recently opened up in a GQ interview for the outlet Actually me series that in 1989, at the age of seven, he was part of a local children’s improv group called The Rugrats, and he caught the attention of someone involved in the casting Home alone. This led to an invitation for him and his parents to consider auditioning. If the standard-up comic hilariously recalled:

I was offered to audition for the role of Kevin in Home Alone… My mother thought about it for a moment. I got a booster shot and my mom waited until we got to the pediatrician and then she said to me, “Your dad and I talked, and we’re not going to let you audition for that movie,” and then I got a booster shot . shot. I think it was like… Maybe if we put the two bad things at the same time, they will neutralize each other. But I remember them both, and I hate them.

It is indeed intriguing to think about what the Mulaney star version of Kevin would have been. Although the former Saturday evening live Having missed his chance at Hollywood glory as a child, the writer is the first to admit that the role of Kevin McCallister went to the right person. In a classic way, the Chip and Dale: rescue guards star gave credit where credit is due with a mix of genuine admiration and his trademark comedic flair:

To be clear, there is no better performance in the 1990s than Macaulay Culkin and “Home Alone,” and he earned an Oscar nomination and an Oscar for that role. (just kidding) If you have a Macaulay Culkin story, hit me up on my personal number.

It’s peak Mulaney: a heartfelt acknowledgment of Culkin’s legendary role as Kevin, wrapped in just enough humor to keep things light. And let’s be honest: I can’t imagine anyone else in the role of Kevin. I mean, just look at all the straight-to-DVD ones sequels that no one asked forreboots and remakes of Home alone and how hard it is to find a young star as charismatic as Culkin or Kevin.

As much as I love the Spider-Ham artist, I don’t think he would have brought the same kind of gravity to any of the best comedies of the 90s. You can watch his GQ segment below:

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This Home alone casting story is one of those delightful ‘what-could-have-been’ stories that remind us how delicate the casting process can be – and how crucial it is to getting a film just right. While one imagines whether or not an eight-year-old Mulaney would have delivered the dry wit and razor-sharp performance he is known for, it’s hard to dispute his own assessment: Macaulay Culkin had So much personality at such a young age. That spark made him perfect for the role, and his performance has stood the test of time as one of the most memorable of the decade. child star still acting Today.

Next time you’re in line Home alone (which is available with a Disney+ subscription) For your annual Christmas watch, take a moment to appreciate the what-ifs and what-could-have-beens that helped shape this classic. As for John Mulaney, you can watch him do what he does best: tell jokes, in his most recent special: Baby Jimmediately Netflix subscription.