Question 1

What real-life restaurant was used as the ShenaniganZ location in the film?

Accepted Answer

The ShenaniganZ restaurant was actually a converted Bennigan's restaurant, which later became a Verizon Wireless store in 2009.

Question 2

Which major international film festivals screened 'Waiting...' in 2005?

Accepted Answer

The film was screened at the Venice Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival in 2005.

Question 3

How did Dane Cook approach his cameo role in the movie?

Accepted Answer

Dane Cook improvised all his character's dialogue and name, with no script given for his approximately three-minute cameo.

Question 4

What was changed about Calvin and Brian's characters in the original script?

Accepted Answer

In the original script, Calvin couldn't piss and Brian couldn't get the girl, but these parts were combined at the last minute.

Question 5

What real-world experience inspired the writer and director to create 'Waiting...'?

Accepted Answer

Before writing the script, the writer and director worked for 3 years at a real chain restaurant near downtown Orlando, FL.

Question 6

What real restaurant chain was converted into the ShenaniganZ location in the film?

Accepted Answer

The ShenaniganZ restaurant was actually a converted Bennigan's restaurant, which later became a Verizon Wireless store in 2009.

Question 7

Which major international film festivals screened 'Waiting...' in 2005?

Accepted Answer

The film was screened at the Venice Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival in 2005.

Question 8

How did Dane Cook create his cameo performance in the movie?

Accepted Answer

Dane Cook improvised all his character's dialogue and name, with no script given his total screen time of about three minutes.

Question 9

What real-world experience inspired the writer and director to create 'Waiting...'?

Accepted Answer

Before writing the script, the writer and director worked in a real chain restaurant near downtown Orlando, FL for 3 years.

Question 10

What unusual character combination happened during the script's development?

Accepted Answer

Originally, Calvin was the character who couldn't piss and Brian couldn't get the girl, but these parts were combined at the last minute.

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