The film became an instant festive favourite on its original release back in 1990 and has continued to be a fixture on TV channels every December, in addition to spawning a number of sequels.
But it turns out, things could have been very different. A new TikTok released by The Academy Museum in LA has detailed some of the initial casting plans, and there were some very big names who were once also in consideration for the film.
Read on to find out the surprising stars who almost played a part in Home Alone...
Susan Sarandon
And she was far from the only alternative on the shortlist for Kate, with other options who were considered including the late Kirstie Alley (Cheers), Blythe Danner (Meet the Parents), Joanna Cassidy (Blade Runner), and Candice Bergen (Murphy Brown). All would have made interesting options – but given how great O'Hara is in the role, it's fair to say they made a good choice.
Tim Curry
Of course the part was eventually played by Joe Pesci, but it seems there were initially concerns that the Goodfellas star wouldn't take on the role, with a note even going so far as to say, "We don’t think he’ll do it." While Curry seemed to be the alternative that most excited the producers, other names in the running included Joe Pantoliano (The Sopranos) and the late Zack Norman (Romancing the Stone).
Jimmy Stewart
Stewart was in his early 80s at the time and had very much wound down his acting career – his final live action film credit was in 1980 – but apparently he was interested and available in the role before they eventually went with Blossom. Another actor who was considered was Vincent Gardenia, who was known for films including Moonstruck and Little Shop of Horrors.
Danny Aiello
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