said he was also supposed to direct 1989’s “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” — but opted out because of the movie’s star, Chevy Chase. “I was signed on … and then I met Chevy ...

Plus, "Chevy was doing it — so why not?" Yes, the film reunites National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation costars Chevy Chase, 81, and Quaid, who starred together in the beloved 1989 film.

From Home Alone to Harry Potter and Gremlins to The Goonies, Chris Columbus has a laundry list of major film credits as a ...

Columbus said he signed onto the film before meeting the actor, and didn’t actually meet Chase ... “It was Chevy and Hughes, and they talked about everything except Christmas Vacation.

Director Chris Columbus claims he quit working on “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” after he met with the film’s leading actor, Chevy Chase. In a new interview with Vanity Fair ...

Chris Columbus, who helmed the Christmas classic and most recently produced ‘Nosferatu,’ also spoke to THR about how a ...

He told Vanity Fair: “I was signed on… and then I met Chevy Chase. Even given my situation at the time, where I desperately needed to make a film, I realised I couldn’t work with the guy.

Chevy Chase appears as a character in new ... almost added 1989 film National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation to his list of credits – but stepped away after two awkward meetings with the star.

Albany, NY (WRGB) — Get ready for a night of holiday cheer and laughter as Chevy Chase celebrates ... Lampoon's Christmas Vacation." Fans are invited to a special screening of the film at ...

The director of Home Alone says he nearly directed another iconic holiday film ... Lampoon's Christmas Vacation — but ultimately left after clashing with the film's star, actor Chevy Chase.