Director Clarifies McCallister Family Professions

In a recent interview, 'Home Alone' director Chris Columbus addressed long-standing questions about the McCallister family's wealth, clarifying that Kate McCallister was a successful fashion designer and suggesting that her husband Peter might have worked in advertising. He dismissed theories of organized crime ties, despite the prevalence of such activities in 1990s Chicago. Meanwhile, a report highlights that the Chicago home from the film is valued at $5.25 million, while the townhouse featured in 'Home Alone 2' is valued at $5.7 million. The Upper West Side brownstone ranked among the most expensive holiday film homes, with the top spot going to a property from 'The Family Man' at $15.4 million. Columbus also reflected on his casting choices, revealing that he initially hesitated to select Macaulay Culkin for the lead role. The enduring popularity of the franchise continues to spark debates about its characters and settings.