In a heartwarming revelation that has charmed fans, former child star Macaulay Culkin has shared that his own children are completely unaware of his iconic role as Kevin McAllister in the beloved Home Alone film series.
The Precious Family Secret
Despite regularly watching the Christmas classic with their famous father, Culkin's sons, four-year-old Dakota and three-year-old Carson, have not yet connected the dots. The actor, who first shot to fame 35 years ago when he was just ten years old, attended a special screening of the 1990 film in Long Beach, California, to mark the impressive anniversary.
He confessed that he is actively enjoying the innocent deception. "They have no idea that I'm Kevin," Culkin told PEOPLE. "They're only three and four years old." The actor added that he wants to "keep up that illusion as long as possible," savouring the time before his boys realise their dad is a cinematic legend.
A Priceless Reaction
The charming cluelessness of his children was perfectly illustrated during a recent family moment. When Culkin showed his son Carson a childhood photograph of himself with his seven siblings, the three-year-old made a keen observation. Pointing at the young Macaulay in the picture, Carson remarked, "That kid looks like Kevin."
This adorable confusion comes as the actor, who earned an estimated $15-17 million from his early roles in films like Home Alone, Uncle Buck, and My Girl, has settled into family life, often enjoying his own movies with his boys.
The Future of Home Alone
While fans frequently campaign for another sequel, the original director, Chris Columbus, has poured cold water on the idea. He believes the film was a "very special moment" that cannot be recaptured and that it should be "left alone."
However, Culkin himself has playfully brainstormed a potential concept for a modern follow-up. His idea would see him playing an older Kevin, now a "widower or a divorcé" struggling to connect with his own child. "I'm working really hard and I'm not really paying enough attention and the kid is kind of getting miffed at me and then I get locked out," he explained.
The classic Home Alone formula would then kick in, with the child setting traps for him, creating a "sort of metaphor for our relationship." While he admits it's just an "elevator pitch," Culkin confirmed he is "not completely allergic to it" if the right project came along.
