Director Chris Columbus recalled a "bizarre" meeting with the actor that led him to quit "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation."

Chris Columbus , who is best known for bringing us Home Alone , Mrs. Doubtfire , and the first two Harry Potter films, was the first director lined up for the classic holiday film, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation .

I was signed on…and then I met Chevy Chase," Columbus tells Vanity FairThe director of Home Alone says he nearly directed another iconic holiday film — National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation — but ultimately left after clashing with the film's star,

He told Vanity Fair: “I was signed on… and then I met Chevy Chase. Even given my situation at the time, where I desperately needed to make a film, I realised I couldn’t work with the guy. Columbus added: “I was one of the many who couldn’t work ...

Chris Columbus, the director behind 'Home Alone' and 'Gremlins,' shared a not-so-merry holiday recollection involving comedian Chevy Chase.

Chevy Chase celebrates the 35th anniversary of the beloved classic, "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" at the Palace Theater.

Home Alone director Chris Columbus has recalled “the most surreal, bizarre” encounter with Chevy Chase that left him unable to work with the actor.The filmmaker, who also directed the first two Harry Potter films,

"Home Alone" director Chris Columbus nearly helmed another iconic Christmas movie but said a "surreal" pair of meetings with Chevy Chase made him quit the film.