Key Takeaways:
– Anthony Michael Hall politely declined to participate in Andrew McCarthy's new Brat Pack documentary, ‘Brats.'
– Hall mentioned he is more focused on creating new things and moving forward.
– Despite being known for his roles in John Hughes' films, Hall did not take offense to the ‘Brat Pack' label.
– Instead, he was motivated to continue growing in the industry.
Have you heard about actor Andrew McCarthy's new documentary ‘Brats'? If you watched it, you might have noticed a few familiar faces missing from the line-up. Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald, two key figures of ‘Brat Pack,' declined to be a part of it. But there's one more name you might have hoped to spot—Anthony Michael Hall. He's the guy from the classic '80s hits ‘Sixteen Candles,' ‘Weird Science,' and ‘The Breakfast Club.'
Hall's Absence Explained
The odd thing is, Hall's name wasn't even mentioned in the documentary. But why? In a chat with ‘The Wrap,' he shared the reason. Despite getting a call from McCarthy, he chose not to join in. His priority is working on new stuff, always looking ahead. In his words, he's “always moving forward.”
He wanted everyone to know that not being a part of this documentary doesn't mean he's hiding from his past. In fact, he's quite proud of the work he did with John Hughes in the '80s. He credits Hughes for his successful start in show business. However, he's yet to see the ‘Brats' documentary.
The ‘Brat Pack' Label
Now what about the ‘Brat Pack' label? That tag was born from a David Blum article, highlighting how it impacted McCarthy's career. But Hall? He had a different take on it. According to him, he never paid much attention to it. In fact, he sees it merely as a moniker. He finds the ‘Rat Pack' tag more relevant and intriguing.
Impact on His Career
So, did the ‘Brat Pack' label affect Hall's career? His answer might surprise you. He thinks it actually motivated him to keep pushing forward. He mentions the word ‘unstoppable' as key for surviving in the entertainment industry. It's about deciding this is what you want to do, without any Plan B.
Hall was still pretty young when he started his acting career. He got incredible opportunities thanks to big names like John Hughes, Harold Ramis, and Lorne Michaels. He stood on their giant shoulders and they helped him forge his way. So, the ‘Brat Pack' label? It just spurred him on to keep going and moving forward, he says. That's what he has always chosen to do.
In a nutshell, Anthony Michael Hall did not participate in the ‘Brats' documentary because he's concentrated on the future. The ‘Brat Pack' label was never a big deal for him. If anything, it added fuel to his ambition. Now, he remains a stalwart in the industry with an ‘unstoppable' attitude towards his work.
Isn't it breezy how he brushed off the ‘Brat Pack' label and didn't let it affect him negatively? Are you excited to see what Hall has up next? Let's keep an eye out for this forever young ‘Brat Pack' member's future projects!
