Overview
- At an Academy Museum screening, archivist Louise Hilton presented Margaret Herrick Library casting memos and a TikTok that publicly detailed the film’s finalist shortlists.
- For Kate McCallister, the materials list Kirstie Alley and Susan Sarandon, with Blythe Danner, Joanna Cassidy and Candice Bergen as alternates, while Sam Waterston and David Dukes were considered for the father.
- The notes say Jimmy Stewart was eyed for the neighbor role that went to Robert Blossom, Tim Curry with Daniel Stern were floated as the burglars, and Joe Pesci was considered “offer only” before ultimately joining.
- Coverage also cites earlier discussions that included Robert De Niro and Jon Lovitz for Pesci’s part, John Mulaney being asked to audition for Kevin, and Kelsey Grammer reportedly approached for Uncle Frank.
- During the anniversary talk, Macaulay Culkin outlined an adult‑Kevin premise as director Chris Columbus voiced skepticism about revisiting the franchise without the original chemistry, and separate reports say the Winnetka house was restored and sold this year.