Chris Columbus Quit 'Christmas Vacation' Due to Conflicts with Chevy Chase

The director left the 1989 holiday film after two difficult meetings with the actor, leading him to helm the iconic 'Home Alone' instead.

Chris Columbus was originally set to direct 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation' but stepped down due to unworkable interactions with Chevy Chase.
Columbus described two bizarre meetings where Chase was disengaged, dismissive, and made confusing remarks, including mistaking him for a drummer.
The decision to leave the project came despite Columbus's urgent need for work following previous box office struggles.
John Hughes, the film's writer and producer, supported Columbus's decision and soon offered him the script for 'Home Alone,' which became a holiday classic.
Chevy Chase has faced similar allegations of unprofessional behavior on other projects, including the sitcom 'Community.'