Reddit users shared facts that rarely make it into interviews and reference books. We've collected the six most fascinating ones.
"The Mummy" Could Have Been Completely Different
Sam Raimi was supposed to direct, with Bruce Campbell in the lead role. The studio said no, and Brendan Fraser ended up joining the project instead. Raimi later went on to direct "Spider-Man".The Improvisation That Cost a Concussion
In "Spaceballs," a door fell right onto Rick Moranis's head. The concussion was real, but the actor insisted they keep that exact take in the film because "it's damn funny," reports user Lentra888.
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How Hugh Jackman Became Wolverine
Dougray Scott was the first choice, but he got injured during "Mission: Impossible 2" filming. "Jackman was the second choice for the role, and he had to fly to the US about 24 hours before filming started to learn the script on the plane. Ever wonder why Wolverine isn't as ripped in the first movie as he is in later films? That's why," wrote a deleted user.Tom Hanks Lost Weight for "Cast Away"
According to redditor tilemaker, filming was halted for almost a year so Hanks could lose weight and grow a beard. During that time, director Robert Zemeckis managed to shoot another film — "What Lies Beneath".
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imdb.com
Apollo Creed Had No Boxing Background
Carl Weathers never boxed, reports CanadianCraftsman — he was an NFL player. They wanted champion Ken Norton for the Apollo Creed role, but Weathers ended up becoming the face of the "Rocky" franchise.Guitar vs. T-Rex
The famous water ripples in "Jurassic Park" were created using a guitar string stretched under a glass, according to thutruthissomewhere. The effect was so realistic that audiences still remember that scene.Earlier, we at zoomboola.com reported that Reddit viewers named 6 films that completely crushed fans' hopes.
