The cast of the iconic 1980s film “The Breakfast Club” reunited over the weekend for the first time in four decades at the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo. The reunion brought together Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, and Anthony Michael Hall to reminisce about their time working on the classic coming-of-age movie.
The actors gathered on stage, with Ringwald calling it “a really emotional experience” for her. Estevez revealed that he had been hesitant to join the reunion but ultimately felt compelled to return to Chicago, where the film was shot. The group also paid tribute to late director John Hughes, who is remembered for his influential teen movies like “Sixteen Candles” and “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.”
Nelson reflected on how the film’s themes of growing up and change remain relevant today. Estevez shared a humorous anecdote about passing out after seeing the first cut of “Sixteen Candles,” which Hughes had screened for the cast.
Ringwald, who was 16 when filming began, recently watched “The Breakfast Club” with her children, revealing that it sparked an incredible conversation about parenting and character development. The actress admitted that her daughter’s reaction to the movie was a welcome change from her initial concerns about its suitability for young audiences.
Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/04/14/entertainment/breakfast-club-cast-reunion-intl-scli/index.html