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Macaulay Culkin Says ‘My Girl’ Bee Scene Used Real Insects on Set

His podcast account is being cited as evidence of how on‑set safety expectations have changed.

Overview

  • Culkin told the On Film … with Kevin McCarthy podcast that handlers released thousands of live bees on him during the shoot.
  • He said a queen-scented substance was applied to his fingertips and he was directed to wave his hands so bees would fill the frame.
  • The sequence took four takes, and he recalls only one minor sting, adding that the approach “would not fly today.”
  • He also described trappers managing a lake scene with wildlife practices involving snakes, snapping turtles, and alligators.
  • Multiple outlets have reported his recollections, and there has been no public response from the original production or indication of new reviews or inquiries.