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Bad luck twittersphere, the recently-announced “Home Alone” reboot reportedly won’t follow the antics of a grown-up Kevin (Macaulay Culkin). Instead, the streaming service’s relaunch of the John Hughes classic fixes on a husband and wife who go to war with a young boy.
The news hails from The Observer, who says Dan Mazer is attached to direct with “SNL” veterans Mikey Day and Streeter Seidel scripting. Production is due to kick off in February.
The new Home Alone film will follow a husband and wife who go to war with a young boy, Max, who has stolen from them, as originally reported by Collider’s Jeff Sneider.
Max is being described as an energetic, witty nine-year-old boy with a mischievous side. He feels wise beyond his years and has the personality to easily converse with adults—plus the uncanny ability to relentlessly push their buttons. But, he also displays a sense of innocence and a kind heart much like the original protagonist.
Though Melissa McCarthy and Will Ferrell were reportedly linked with an earlier incarnation of the reboot, it doesn’t sound like they’re currently involved. The site does state the Disney are hoping to snag a big-name female actress for the lead though.
In addition to “Home Alone”, Disney+ are also greasing the wheels on reboots of “Night at the Museum” and “Honey, I Shrunk The Kids”.
