December 25, 2024, 2:00 p.m

Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci and Catherine O’Hara are just some of the stars of Home Alone 2, but there are many things you won’t know about this iconic film…

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York is one of our favorite festive sequels to the hit film Home alonee.

Macaulay Culkin returns as Kevin McCallister alongside Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern and Catherine O’Hara as the 12-year-old goes missing again at Christmas time.

After its release in 1992 Home alone 3 And 4 were created later, but the second film holds a special place in many of our hearts.

From the real reason Donald Trump came out to the incredible compensation Macaulay Culkin received, here are 17 surprising facts Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.

1. Macaulay Culkin received millions

The film’s star, Macaulay, received a staggering $4.5 million for his starring role Home alone 2 – the highest salary ever given to a 12-year-old.

2. It wasn’t the original title Home alone 2

Instead of being called Home Alone 2: Lost in New Yorkwas the original working title of the sequel Alone again. However, director Christopher Columbus felt that viewers might think this title indicated that the film was a remake, so he changed it.

3. The director wanted to shoot two sequels at the same time

Christopher Columbus was aware that Macaulay would soon be out of the role and was keen to film two sequels at the same time. Unfortunately, this was too expensive, so the idea was scrapped.

4. Joe Pesci had an interesting friendship with Macaulay

On one occasion, Macaulay asked Joe why he wasn’t smiling, to which Joe told the 12-year-old to “shut up.” Speaking about their dynamic, Joe revealed: “He’s spoiled by a lot of people, but not by me, and I think he likes that.”

5. A bird flew into Daniel Stern’s mouth

During the iconic scene where Wet Bandit Marv is attacked by pigeons, actor Daniel actually realized that one of the birds had flown into his mouth. Daniel later said of the incident: “It was disgusting.”

6. Kieran Culkin shows up

Consequence Favorite Kieran Culkin made a cameo appearance in his brother’s film. The young actor played Kevin’s cousin Fuller.

7. There was real snow

Home alone 2 is the only thing Home alone Movie with real snow. Days before filming, a snowstorm occurred on set, meaning that the real snow was used instead of fake snow.

8. Catherine O’Hara asked for additional scenes

Concerned that her character, Kevin’s mother Kate, was not distraught enough over Kevin’s disappearance, the actress requested additional scenes to express her grief.

9. The Plaza’s real phone number was used

After the film’s release, the Plaza was flooded with calls from fans wanting to see the hotel for themselves.

10. Almost every actor returned

After the huge success of the first film, most of the cast returned for the sequel. The director even managed to get all of the McCallister children back, except for Kevin’s eldest sister Linnie, who was played by another actor.

11. The toy store isn’t real

Unfortunately, Duncan’s Toy Chest is not a real store, but is based on the FAO Schwarz toy store in Manhattan.

12. Kevin’s room service bill was $970

The 12-year-old ordered two chocolate cakes, six chocolate mousses with chocolate, vanilla and strawberry ice cream topped with M&Ms, chocolate sprinkles, cherries, nuts, marshmallows, caramel syrup, chocolate syrup, strawberry syrup, whipped cream and bananas, six vanilla pudding flans, a pastry cart, eight Strawberry tart and 36 chocolate covered strawberries. Apparently it all added up to almost $970!

13. Donald Trump cameo

At the time, the current President of the United States owned the Plaza Hotel where the film was filmed. Donald Trump only agreed to shoot the film there when he was paid a fee and guaranteed a cameo appearance.

14. Other guest appearances

Donald Trump isn’t the only celebrity to make a guest appearance here Home alone 2. Breakfast Club Star Ally Sheedy plays a ticket agent, while Tim Curry, Rob Schneider and Dana Ivey appear as hotel staff.

15. Joe Pesci suffered severe burns

During an interview with People in 2022, Joe revealed that he was injured during the scene where his hat was set on fire.

He explained: “In addition to the expected bumps, bruises and general pain that one would associate with this particular brand of physical humor, I suffered serious burns to the top of my hat during the scene where Harry’s hat is set on fire head.” “

16. The Plaza Offers a “Kevin Experience”

Film fans can book a Kevin McAllister-themed experience at the Plaza Hotel, which includes a four-hour limousine ride through New York City visiting various filming locations, a large cheese pizza and a decadent ice cream sundae while staying at the hotel.

17. Production staff created another fake old movie

In Home aloneKevin watches a black and white film titled Angels with dirty souls, which was created especially for the film.

During a scene in Home alone 2Viewers see Kevin watching Angels with even dirtier soulsas a callback to the first film.