Donald Trump made a strong move to secure a cameo in the movie “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” by leveraging his ownership of the Plaza Hotel. The director, Chris Columbus, revealed that Trump insisted on being in the film as a condition for allowing the filming to take place at his hotel.
Key Takeaway
Donald Trump demanded a role in “Home Alone 2” in exchange for allowing the filming to take place at his Plaza Hotel, a demand that was met to the surprise of the director and the audience’s unexpected positive reaction to his cameo.
Trump’s Demand
According to Columbus, when the production team approached The Plaza Hotel for permission to shoot in the lobby, Trump made it clear that the only way they could use the location was if he was given a role in the movie. Despite paying the required fee, Trump’s demand for a cameo was non-negotiable.
Unexpected Reception
Although Columbus initially thought that Trump’s appearance might be off-putting to audiences, the opposite turned out to be true. When the movie was screened for the first time, the audience cheered when Trump appeared on-screen. This unexpected reaction led to the decision to keep Trump in the film, despite the director acknowledging that he had “bullied” his way into it.
It seems that Trump’s insistence on a role in “Home Alone 2” was a sign of things to come in his future career.
