There was a lot of excitement when Hulu released Andrew McCarthy’s documentary Brats, which was centered around the group of i conic ‘80s actors and important ‘80s actresses and how the “Brat Pack” nickname came to be. That excitement dwindled when fans realized the documentary wasn’t what they expected it to be about . Apparently, they’re not alone either, because Lea Thompson, who is featured in the doc, was also surprised that her one request when signing on to the project wasn’t honored.
Thompson, best known for her role in Back to the Future , is considered by many fans of ‘80s movies to be a “Brat Pack” adjacent star. After all, she only worked with John Hughes once, and she was not in the St. Elmo’s Fire cast , which is widely considered a requirement for being an official member of the fictional club.
Still, she managed to land a spot in McCarthy’s documentary, and so did her husband, Howard Deutch, who directed a handful of the iconic coming-of-age films , including Pretty in Pink. Her brief history with Hughes, along with her husband’s even deeper connections with the late writer/director, is what led to McCarthy seeking them out for Brats . While participation in the documentary was voluntary, both gladly agreed.
However, the Back to the Future actress told PEOPLE she made one request, specifically to her husband, when they agreed to participate. Andrew McCarthy, my husband directed him in Pretty in Pink, so Andrew asked us to do intervi.