Chris Klein: American Pie

After the success of American Pie in 1999, Chris Klein appeared to be on the brink of Hollywood stardom. However, his lead role in the 2002 Rollerball remake, despite being directed by Die Hard’s John McTiernan, proved to be a major misstep.

The film was a critical and commercial failure, marking a steep decline in Klein’s career. This downturn was further compounded by his developing drinking problem, which led to personal and professional struggles. The combination of Rollerball’s flop and his issues derailed the promising trajectory that his career once had after American Pie.