TheHome Alonerebootis slowly — but surely — coming along.
Whileappearing virtuallyonWatch What Happens LiveMonday,Kenan Thompsonopened up about the forthcoming film remake and its current status.Deadlinepreviously reported Thompson, 42, as one of the movie’s stars.
“But, I think they’re getting very close to finishing it,” Thompson continued, noting that he has already completed the process of re-recording some of the film’s audio. “That’s usually one of the last steps, so it’s coming up.”
Thompson also added that his costar,Ellie Kemper, “couldn’t be nicer,” but remained mum on any other details of the film.
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The Disney+ reimagining ofHome Alonewas first announced in 2019, withsources tellingThe Hollywood Reporterat the time that the film centers on Kemper, 40, and Rob Delaney going to war with a kid who has stolen a priceless heirloom in order to save their home from financial ruin.
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The original 1990Home AlonefeaturedMacaulay Culkinas Kevin McCallister, a mischievous kid who is left to himself when his large family goes on vacation and accidentally leaves him home alone.
Catherine O’Haraplayed Kevin’s mom, while Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern played the burglars who face off against Kevin.
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Late last year,Chris Columbus— who directed the originalHome Aloneand it’s sequel — revealed in an interview that he isn’t on board with the new adaptation.
The famed director has also been behind the camera for some of Hollywood’s iconic children’s films, including the first twoHarry Potterfilms,The GooniesandMrs. Doubtfire.
“Nobody got in touch with me about it, and it’s a waste of time as far as I’m concerned,” he previously toldInsider. “What’s the point? I’m a firm believer that you don’t remake films that have had the longevity ofHome Alone.”
Disney did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment at the time.
source: people.com
