Macaulay Culkin Open to Home Alone Sequel with a Twist: 'It Just Has to Be Right'

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In a move that's sending nostalgic waves through fans, actor Macaulay Culkin, who famously played Kevin McCallister in the Home Alone franchise, has expressed interest in revisiting the beloved character. During his A Nostalgic Night with Macaulay Culkin tour, the actor revealed that while he's cautious about revisiting the role, he's not ruling it out entirely. Culkin has an idea for a potential sequel that takes a fresh approach. In his concept, Kevin finds himself locked out of his own house, but this time, it's his own son who's setting the traps. The actor believes this storyline could work as a metaphor for the complexities of modern parenting. This isn't the first time Culkin has been involved in the Home Alone franchise. He starred in the original film and its 1992 sequel, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. However, both Culkin and the original director, Chris Columbus, have distanced themselves from the later instalments. Columbus has stated that any attempt to remake Home Alone would be misguided, as the original film is a 'very special moment' that can't be recaptured. Despite the mixed history of the franchise, Culkin's openness to a sequel has given fans a glimmer of hope. Whether this new idea will come to fruition remains to be seen, but for now, it's a tantalizing prospect for those who grew up watching the classic films.