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The Breakfast Club Cast Reunites After 40 Years

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40 years after its initial release, the original cast of the iconic 80s movie “The Breakfast Club” gathered for the first time in a long while to commemorate the film’s anniversary at the Chicago Comic and Pop Culture Convention on a Saturday.

In a John Hughes-directed teen comedy, Molly Ringwald, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy, Emilio Estevez, and Anthony Michael Hall played the main characters as high school students. This movie premiered in cinemas on February 15, 1985.

During a live recording session of the Happy Sad Confused podcast, hosted by Josh Horowitz, the stars were placed on the stage and participated in a lively panel discussion.

Previously, some members of the cast have come together again, like they did in 2010. Notably, Estevez was not part of that significant gathering at that time.

However, upon attending the gathering with his previous co-stars recently, Emilio shared with the audience, “I’ve always missed my high school reunions, and this time it felt important for me to be here, more as a personal choice,” according to Us Weekly.

However, this particular screening feels unique since it takes place in Chicago, our filming location, and coincides with its 40th anniversary. Plus, I have a soft spot for everyone involved in the cast, which is why it seems fitting to hold it here.

Regarding the film as a whole, Estevez (the actor who played the character Andrew) commented that it’s a movie that proves its worth over time.

‘It’s a cross generational film…we were lucky enough to be at the right place at the right time.’ 

Five teenagers attending Saturday detention at their high school unexpectedly find out they share much more in common than initially believed, as described on IMDb.

In a different rendition, Molly Ringwald was the character of the school’s ‘queen bee’, while Anthony Michael Hall and Emilio Estevez depicted the ‘rebel’ named John Bender in the story.

In the iconic 80s movie, Sheedy took on the role of ‘Allison’, who was a ‘basket case’. Meanwhile, Anthony Michael Hall embodied the character ‘Brian Johnson’, who was referred to as a ‘brain’. Additionally, Paul Gleason and John Kapelos were part of this classic film as well.

Besides joking about Emilio missing previous gatherings with a witty remark like, “No more need for the cardboard stand-in! It’s heartwarming to see us all here in person,” Molly conveyed her genuine emotions as well.

Besides their roles, the actors also pondered over the privilege of collaborating with the late director John Hughes, who sadly passed away in 2009 at the age of 59.

Besides Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, he became famous for roles in films like Uncle Buck, Pretty in Pink, and Sixteen Candles, all of which featured Molly Ringwald as well.

Judd Nelson clarified that Hughes truly intended for us to be involved in the creation of this film.

* I wasn’t aware of how unusual it was for a director to appreciate us, but he did. In fact, he’s the first writer I’ve come across who can create a youthful character without making them seem less mature or capable.*

* It came as a surprise to me that this director liked us, given how rare it is for directors to appreciate actors. But he did, and he’s the first writer I’ve encountered who can write a young character without making them seem immature or less capable.*

Besides reminiscing about the movie’s audition procedure, the team mentioned that Hall was told by John, “Just drop by,” without providing a script.

Afterward, the actor clarified that Hughes posed several queries to him, such as “What are your thoughts on this?” and “What are your thoughts on that?”

The actor proceeded to elaborate that Hughes put forth various questions, like “What’s your take on this?” and “What’s your take on that?

Molly interjected with, ‘Initially, he intended to work on The Breakfast Club before Sixteen Candles. However, after writing Sixteen Candles, he submitted it to the studio and they preferred to produce it first.’

The actress went on to say that the production of The Breakfast Club temporarily halted, and as far as she knew, John Cusack was set to portray Bender while Joan Cusack was intended for the role of Allison.

Initially, I wasn’t certain about who would take on the additional roles. But following the movie Sixteen Candles, he handed me the script instead.

Upon its debut in cinemas, the movie proved to be both critically acclaimed and financially profitable, earning an impressive $51.5 million against a production cost of just $1 million.

Later on, the principal actors came to be recognized as part of the Brat Pack – a group name for young actors who appeared in films about adolescence and growing up.

Earlier this year at MegaCon Orlando, as reported by People, Ringwald expressed her dislike for the term, stating that it was inspired by the Rat Pack.

That was a collection of individuals, specifically Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr., who became known by

She added, ‘It seemed to lessen the significance of our efforts, at least from my perspective.’

In various movies directed by John Hughes, Ringwald was a frequent cast member. She later discussed her role as his teenage inspiration during an interview on the Reclaiming podcast, which is hosted by Monica Lewinsky.

Apart from that, it’s worth noting that Molly is said to have remarked about the director supposedly penning the screenplay for Sixteen Candles upon coming across her photograph.

He shared the tale with me, yet, let me clarify, at that stage in life, my experiences were limited. In comparison to others, I had already acted in several films, but I was merely 15 years old.

She mentioned that she hadn’t had extensive life experiences before, and at the moment, it appeared normal to her. However, looking back, it seems unusual to her now.

The actress conveyed that it was both strange yet flattering. To her, it has always come across as a genuine compliment, but upon reflection, there was definitely something unusual about it.

Looking back, I can’t help but reflect on the intricacies of those times. They were undeniably complex, and I find myself constantly pondering over their impact on me. It feels as if I’m still unraveling the threads of that experience.

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2025-04-14 03:52

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