Mia Sara, known for her role as Sloane Peterson in the iconic 1986 film "Ferris Bueller’s Day Off," has recently shared insights into her experience on set, revealing that the filming process was "not that good" for her.

This revelation comes nearly 40 years after the movie's release, offering a new perspective on the production of a beloved 1980s classic.

In an interview with The Sunday Times, Sara explained that despite the film's enduring popularity, her time making it was challenging.

"I don’t really give interviews because making ‘Ferris Bueller’ was not that good an experience for me," she told the outlet.

She acknowledged the film's precious status and expressed a desire not to disappoint fans, but maintained her personal difficulties during production.

Sara specifically cited issues with director John Hughes, who passed away in 2009.

"I didn’t get along well with [director] John [Hughes]," she stated, describing him as a "strange guy." She elaborated that Hughes seemed "frustrated" with her, possibly because he wanted the cast to bond over French New Wave films, a genre she was already familiar with, unlike some of her more seasoned co-stars.

At the time of filming, Sara was 17 years old, while her co-stars Matthew Broderick, Jennifer Grey, and Alan Ruck were 23, 25, and 29, respectively.

Sara admitted that she lacked the "emotional maturity to deal with other people’s egos, or my own" during that period.

Reflecting on her acting career more broadly, Sara, now 59, expressed that while she is proud of some of her work, it was ultimately "not a happy career for me."