One title that tends to resurface is the 1989 comedyNational Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.
But when the movie was taking shape,Harry Potterdirector and producerChris Columbuswas supposed to helm it.
Columbus was confirmed as director and even started filming in New York.
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The problem started after he met Chase.
He broke it down in detail:
“Hehadto know I was directing the movie.
I talked about how I saw the movie, how I wanted to make the movie.
As the holidays approach, Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) wants to have a perfect family Christmas, so he pesters his wife, Ellen (Beverly D’Angelo), and children, as he tries to make sure everything is in line, including the tree and house decorations. However, things go awry quickly. His hick cousin, Eddie (Randy Quaid), and his family show up unplanned and start living in their camper on the Griswold property. Even worse, Clark’s employers renege on the holiday bonus he needs.
He didnt say anything.
I went through about a half hour of talking.
He didnt say aword.
As the holidays approach, Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) wants to have a perfect family Christmas, so he pesters his wife, Ellen (Beverly D’Angelo), and children, as he tries to make sure everything is in line, including the tree and house decorations. However, things go awry quickly. His hick cousin, Eddie (Randy Quaid), and his family show up unplanned and start living in their camper on the Griswold property. Even worse, Clark’s employers renege on the holiday bonus he needs.
I probably have never told this story.
Forty minutes into the meeting, he says, Wait a second.
And I said, Yeah … Im directing the film.
And he said to me the most surreal, bizarre thing.
I still havent been able to make any sense out of it.
He said, Oh, I thought you were a drummer.
I said, Uhh, OK.
Lets start talking about the film again.
After about 30 seconds, he said, I got to go.
That’s when he called it quits.
This isn’t the first time that Chase’s behavior has been brought to light.
According toVanity Fair, the actor didn’t offer a comment about the Chris Columbus interview.
However, things go awry quickly.
Even worse, Clark’s employers renege on the holiday bonus he needs.
