Question 1

Which actor was originally considered for the role of Mac before Clive Owen?

Accepted Answer

Guy Pearce was at one point set to play Mac, and Clive Owen originally turned down the part due to scheduling conflicts.

Question 2

What surprising cameo appears in the film's news footage?

Accepted Answer

Screenwriter and author Tom Bradby appears as himself in news footage, credited as Patrick Clacy. He was an ITN reporter stationed in Northern Ireland during the film's period.

Question 3

Which major film festivals selected Shadow Dancer in 2012?

Accepted Answer

The film was selected for the Edinburgh International Film Festival, Sundance Film Festival, and Berlin International Film Festival in 2012.

Question 4

What personal dilemma drives the story in 1990s Belfast?

Accepted Answer

A woman is forced to betray all she believes in for the sake of her son during the conflict in 1990s Belfast.

Question 5

Who was the first choice to play the female lead Collette?

Accepted Answer

Rebecca Hall was the first choice to play Colette in the film.

Shadow Dancer

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