Kieran Culkin, widely recognized for his role as a child actor in Home Alone, recently opened up about his unique experience working on the classic Christmas film. Despite being part of the movie, Kieran admitted he didn’t fully understand the story when he was younger.
Kieran Culkin’s Home Alone Story
In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Kieran Culkin shared that when he first watched Home Alone during its premiere, he was surprised and amused by his own scenes. “I was at the premiere, and I was dying laughing. It was the funniest thing I had ever seen,” he said. “I had no idea what the movie was about when I saw it, and I was in it.”
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Kieran, who played the younger sibling of Macaulay Culkin’s lead character, revealed a funny incident from the set. Another cast member, Devin Ratray (Buzz in the movie), jokingly told him the movie was entirely about his character. Young Kieran believed it until he saw the final film and realized Macaulay was the central figure.
Home Alone tells the story of an 8-year-old boy left behind while his family goes on vacation. Alone in the house, he cleverly outsmarts two burglars with hilarious traps. The film became a timeless holiday favorite.
Although Kieran’s role was relatively small, his performance added charm to the film. Reflecting on his part, he said the directors guided him simply: “Drink this Coke, wear the glasses, say the thing that you memorized, look cute, and go home.”
Kieran Culkin went on to build a successful career in Hollywood. He is well-known for his role in the hit series Succession and movies like The Father of the Bride. Despite his achievements, Home Alone remains a special memory for him and fans worldwide.
For those who wish to revisit the classic holiday movie, Home Alone is available on popular streaming platforms.
