Macaulay Culkin returns as Kevin from Home Alone in new Google ad

James Morris20 December 2018

Macaulay Culkin has sent Home Alone fans into raptures after he reprised his role in the iconic film for a new Google advert.

Twenty-eight years after the original version of the Christmas franchise hit the cinemas, Culkin became Kevin McCallister once more for the campaign.

The ad, released on Wednesday, recreates scenes from the movie in its promotion of Google Assistant: a software programme powered by artificial intelligence which allows two-way conversations.

In one scene in Kevin’s kitchen, he asks what is on his calendar. “You have one event,” his tablet responds, “called ‘house to yourself’.”

The ad was launched through Google and Mr Culkin’s Twitter feeds, with the star writing: “Have you ever wondered what Kevin McCallister is like as an adult? Me neither. But just in case you’re curious you should totally watch this.”

Predictably, it sent fans into a frenzy. One, named Lila, said the actor had “just saved 2018”.

Another account, @CinemaWinner, wrote: “I really can't say how happy it makes me to see Kevin finally eat that Mac and Cheese. 10/10.”

Tony Shepherd said: “Magnificent. I hope they paid you a LOT of money.”

However, there were some light criticisms. Andy Milonakis wrote: “Was hoping the pigeon lady joined you for dinner. Cute commercial though.”

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