Spoiler alert: The following article contains spoilers from Running Point on Netflix.
Netflix’s new original seriesRunning Pointfeatures a wide variety of talented and famous actors, and surprisingly, Macaulay Culkin is among them. The sports comedy, created by Elaine Ko, Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, and David Stassen,follows Kate Hudson’s Isla Gordon.Isla is a reformed party girl in her thirties who suddenly gains control of her family’s pro basketball team, the Waves. Unfortunately forHudson’s character in the Netflix comedy, becoming the sole president of the Waves creates many problems in her work and personal life, all of which she isn’t ready for.
Running Pointhas received praise from critics and fans alike in the wake of its February 2025 release. As of the writing of this article, the show’s Tomatometer score onRotten Tomatoessits at 82 percent, while its Popcornmeter score is 94 percent.
ThroughoutRunning Point’s 10 episodes,Culkin only briefly appears in one.TheHome Aloneactor technically doesn’t have an official role, nor is he a part of the main or supportingcast ofRunning Point. Culkin simply makes a cameo in the Netflix sports comedy TV series. Nevertheless, it’s certainly unexpected but also quite exciting when Culkin appears on the screen, especially knowing who else stars in the TV show.
Macaulay Culkin Has A Cameo In Running Point Episode 9 As A Heckler
Culkin Appears During The Basketball Game
Macaulay Culkin appears inRunning Pointseason 1, episode 9, “The Playoffs.” Viewers can spot his character (labeled as “Angry Fan” in the end credits) in the crowd during the Waves' playoff game, sitting in front of Scott Evans as Charlie. When Sandy delays Billie Eilish’s performance of the National Anthem to declare his love for Charlie on the court,Culkin’s character starts heckling and booing him as he is eager to watch Eilish sing.He demands to see Eilish and even comments that “no one cares” about his love life. It only gets worse when Sandy starts singing “Love Story” by Taylor Swift.
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Culkin’s character shouts, “At least sing Billie Eilish!” Sandy ignores him, though, and continues playing until Charlie runs down to the court and gets his attention. They kiss, and the crowd cheers.Even the “Angry Fan” claps and smiles and points at the happy couple,seemingly getting over his urgent desire to see Eilish perform the National Anthem inNetflix’s original TV showRunning Point.
Why Macaulay Culkin’s Running Point Cameo Makes Sense
Culkin Is Engaged To One Of The Netflix Show’s Stars
For those unaware of Macaulay Culkin’s connection to one ofRunning Point’s main cast members, his cameo in episode 9 must seem completely random and confusing. However, Culkin’s fiancée is in the cast, which is why he got to be a part of the series.Culkin is engaged to Brenda Song,who plays Ali Leein Netflix’s new sports comedy, and the couple have two sons together — Dakota Song Culkin, born in April 2021, and Carson Song Culkin, born in December 2022.
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Charlie
Song’s Ali is the best friend ofKate Hudson’s character, Isla Gordon, inRunning Point. Ali is also the chief of staff for the Waves, the aforementioned pro basketball team. Unfortunately,Song’s character isn’t around during Culkin’s cameo,meaning they never share the screen in the sports comedy show. If Netflix renewsRunning Pointfor a second season, though, perhaps Culkin can return and get a chance to act opposite his fiancée.
How Macaulay Culkin’s Running Point Cameo Ended Up Happening
Culkin Wanted To Do It
During an interview withEntertainment WeeklyconcerningRunning Point, Brenda Song discussed how her fiancé’s cameo in episode 9 came to be. According to the actress,Culkin was the one who got the ball rollingconcerning his appearance in the Netflix sports comedy. Song explained:
“He pitched himself. It was meant to just be him in the back of a scene as an Easter egg for us. He was on set and joking about how he wanted to be thrown into the audience — not say anything, just be in the background, and we just never address it. And then, of course, it slowly snowballed.”
At first,Culkin’s surprising cameo was meant to be silent.However, as those who have watched untilthe end ofRunning Pointknow, the actor’s appearance involves a handful of lines. Mostly, Culkin’s character, “Angry Fan,” expresses his frustration with having to watch Sandy sing “Love Story” instead of seeing Billie Eilish perform the National Anthem. He yells that he doesn’t care about Sandy’s love declaration, and repeatedly asks about Eilish’s whereabouts. Eventually, “Angry Fan” comes around and claps for Sandy and Charlie’s romantic reunion inRunning Pointseason 1, episode 9.
Running Point
Cast
In Running Point, Isla Gordon, portrayed by Kate Hudson, unexpectedly ascends to the presidency of the Los Angeles Waves basketball team after her brother’s resignation. Navigating a male-dominated industry, Isla strives to prove her leadership amidst family dynamics and team challenges.
