willingness to describe awkward moments rather than presenting his younger self as someone who effortlessly impressed everyone around him. His memories of the period combine privilege, insecurity, humor, and discomfort.
His complicated relationship with the “Brat Pack” eventually became the subject of an entire documentary. In 2024, McCarthy directed Brats, examining how the label affected him and other actors connected with it. He reconnected on camera with performers including Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, Ally Sheedy, and Demi Moore. The documentary also explored the original journalism that created the term and
