I sat down with him.
It was just the two of us.
He had to know I was directing the movie.
Chris Columbus on on Dec. 12, 2024 in Hollywood; Chevy Chase in a ‘Christmas Vacation’, 1989.Eric Charbonneau/Focus Features via Getty Images; Warner Brothers/Getty Images
I talked about how I saw the movie, how I wanted to make the movie.
He didnt say anything, said Columbus.
After forty minutes, he said Chase stopped him and asked him, Wait a second.
Their second meeting was apparently just as unproductive.
Columbus said he had dinner with Chase and Hughes but that, I was basically nonexistent.
First of all, hes not engaged.
Hes treating me like shit.
I dont need this.
Id rather not work again.
According to the director, Hughes simply replied, I understand.
A representative for Chase did not immediately get back toRolling Stone for comment.
Although Columbus considered responding, he took his wifes advice to stay out of it.
