Chris Columbusreturned to helm theHome Alonesequel following the success of the first film starring Macaulay Culkin.
In a new interview, Columbus details how Trump weaseled his way into an on-camera appearance.
We couldnt rebuild The Plaza on a soundstage, Columbus said in an interview withBusiness Insider.
Donald Trump with Macaulay Culkin in a scene from ‘Home Alone 2’Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp. All rights reserved. / courtesy Everett Collection
Trump agreed to having the film shoot at his hotel under the condition that he appear In the movie.
So I said to my editor, Leave him in the movie.
Its a moment for the audience.
But he did bully his way into the movie.
Home Alone 2: Lost in New Yorkwas released in 1992, two years after the original.
McCallister is sought once again by the Wet Bandits after their escape from prison.
