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Macaulay Culkin Regrets Missing "Rushmore" Lead Role

8/9/2025

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Macaulay Culkin, now 44, reflects on his missed opportunity for the lead role in the 1998 film "Rushmore." During his mid-90s hiatus, he overlooked the script, realizing later that he could have truly shined in the part. After skyrocketing to fame with "Home Alone," he chose to step back and prioritize his personal life.

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Macaulay Culkin, now 44, reflects on his missed opportunity for the lead role in the 1998 film "Rushmore." During his mid-90s hiatus, he overlooked the script, realizing later that he could have truly shined in the part. After skyrocketing to fame with "Home Alone," he chose to step back and prioritize his personal life.