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Anthony Michael Hall Says Chevy Chase Mocked His Puberty During Vacation Reshoot

Hall shared the recollection at a Fan Expo Chicago reunion, stressing he bears no ill will.

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Overview

  • Hall said the film’s ending was reshot months after test screenings requested a different conclusion, by which time he had grown noticeably taller and more mature.
  • He recalled autograph lines attributed to Chase, including “You’re a regular Robby Benson… No mas, no mas” and “If you’re going blind, you’re doing it right.”
  • Co-star Dana Barron added that Chase pointed out Hall’s pimples and food stuck in his braces during a car scene.
  • Entertainment Weekly reported the reunion remarks published on Aug. 25, with The Independent situating them alongside previously reported accounts of Chase’s on‑set conflicts.
  • Hall emphasized affection toward his on-screen father, telling Chase he has loved being his son for 40 years.