Question 1

Which actor regretted working on The Happening but wanted to try playing a science teacher?

Accepted Answer

Mark Wahlberg admitted he regrets working on this movie, but said he wanted to try playing a science teacher instead of a cop or crook.

Question 2

What unusual production approach was used for The Happening?

Accepted Answer

The movie was shot completely in sequence.

Question 3

Who did M. Night Shyamalan write the screenplay with in mind for the lead role?

Accepted Answer

M. Night Shyamalan wrote the screenplay with Mark Wahlberg in mind for the lead role.

Question 4

What did M. Night Shyamalan call The Happening before its release?

Accepted Answer

Days before reviews came online, Shyamalan told the New York Daily News: "We're making an excellent B movie, that's our goal."

Question 5

What is the central conflict that drives the plot of The Happening?

Accepted Answer

When a deadly airborne virus threatens the northeastern U.S., teacher Elliot Moore and his wife Alma flee cities to discover if it's terrorism, a military accident, or something more sinister.

Question 6

What surprising admission did Mark Wahlberg make about his role in The Happening?

Accepted Answer

Mark Wahlberg admitted he regrets working on the movie, but said he wanted to try playing a science teacher instead of a cop or crook.

Question 7

How was the filming of The Happening structured?

Accepted Answer

The movie was shot completely in sequence.

Question 8

Who did M. Night Shyamalan write the screenplay for The Happening with in mind for the lead role?

Accepted Answer

M. Night Shyamalan wrote the screenplay with Mark Wahlberg in mind for the lead role.

Question 9

What did M. Night Shyamalan call The Happening before its release?

Accepted Answer

M. Night Shyamalan said they were making an excellent B movie, as reported by the New York Daily News.

Question 10

Which improvised line did Mark Wahlberg deliver in The Happening?

Accepted Answer

Mark Wahlberg improvised the line 'Be scientific, douchebag.'

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