Why the Brat Pack Woodstock Film with Andrew McCarthy and Emilio Estevez Never Came to Fruition
Entertainment | June 15, 2024, 3:45 p.m.
In the documentary "Brats," Andrew McCarthy and Emilio Estevez reveal how the Brat Pack term derailed a major movie project about the Woodstock music festival. The iconic actors were set to star in the film, but the negative connotations of the Brat Pack label made it impossible for them to collaborate. Estevez, now 62, shares that the group's image as a tight-knit clique was detrimental to their individual careers. McCarthy, 61, admits that they were too young and insecure to overcome the stigma. The canceled Woodstock movie, based on the book "Young Men With Unlimited Capital," was a missed opportunity for the Brat Packers to showcase their talent. Despite the setback, McCarthy reflects on the experience and acknowledges that sometimes, things happen for a reason, even if it means missing out on a potentially life-changing project.