Movies are a significant industry worldwide, generating millions of dollars annually. Various films are produced by major studios, exploring numerous genres from action and drama to science fiction and animation. Each film often contains intriguing behind-the-scenes details that many viewers may not be aware of. Below are 10 interesting facts about movies that you might find fascinating:
1. Arnold Schwarzenegger earned $15 million for his role in “Terminator 2: Judgment Day,” and he had only around 700 lines of dialogue throughout the film. This means each word he spoke was worth approximately $21,429, with his famous line “Hasta la vista, baby” valued at about $85,716.
2. The mask of Michael Myers in the “Halloween” series was designed based on Captain Kirk’s face, played by William Shatner, as a nod from director John Carpenter, a fan of “Star Trek.”
3. Viggo Mortensen almost didn’t participate in “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, but it was his son who insisted and convinced him to take on the role of Aragorn.
4. Pierce Brosnan had to sign a contract that prevented him from wearing a tuxedo in any film other than the James Bond series during his tenure from 1995 to 2002.
5. Heath Ledger almost caused a serious injury to Jake Gyllenhaal during a scene where the two characters were wrestling in “Brokeback Mountain.”
6. Each frame in the CGI scenes of James Cameron’s “Avatar” took about 47 hours to render. Consequently, this film took nearly 10 years to complete.
7. In “Saving Private Ryan,” all the main cast members underwent military training with real soldiers, with Matt Damon being the only one who didn’t. The film’s directors thought it was important for the actors to bond and feel the weight of their roles.
8. The director of “Cannibal Holocaust” had to go to court to prove that no actors were harmed during filming, as it was too realistic and violent.
9. The second choice for the role of Princess Leia in the 1977 “Star Wars” film was Jodie Foster. Due to budget constraints, some of the Wookiee costumes were made from human hair.
10. The spider used in the 2002 “Spider-Man” film is a Steatoda spider, often mistakenly referred to as a “black widow.” The spider was painted blue to match the film’s aesthetic.
