Question 1

What surprising casting change occurred before filming began?

Accepted Answer

Dakota Fanning was originally cast in the lead role, but Charlize Theron was cast in a role and dropped out, though she remained as a producer.

Question 2

How was this film's development announced and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

In May 2014, it was announced the book was being adapted into a film starring Chloë Grace Moretz and produced by Susannah Cahalan and Charlize Theron, released on Netflix June 22, 2018.

Question 3

What medical reality did Susannah Cahalan's research reveal about her condition?

Accepted Answer

Her research indicated that in 2009, most people with the disease were misdiagnosed or undiagnosed, with only about 10% properly diagnosed at that time.

Question 4

Which major international film festival premiered this movie?

Accepted Answer

The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2016.

Question 5

Who plays the journalist experiencing a rapid descent into insanity?

Accepted Answer

Chloë Grace Moretz plays Susannah Cahalan, an up-and-coming journalist at the New York Post plagued by voices and seizures.

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