Question 1

Why was 'Latter Days' initially pulled from a Salt Lake City theater?

Accepted Answer

The Madstone theater in Salt Lake City canceled its screening, citing 'lack of artistic merit,' but promoters claimed it was due to local pressure over the film's unflattering portrayal of the LDS Church.

Question 2

How did Erik Palladino prepare for his role as a man with AIDS?

Accepted Answer

Erik Palladino researched medications that cause hair loss and used clippers to create bald spots on his own hair for the role, shooting all his scenes in one day.

Question 3

Which role did Joseph Gordon-Levitt originally audition for in 'Latter Days'?

Accepted Answer

Joseph Gordon-Levitt originally auditioned for the role of Elder Aaron Davis but was cast as Elder Ryder instead.

Question 4

What inspired writer/director C. Jay Cox to create 'Latter Days'?

Accepted Answer

C. Jay Cox was inspired by his own history as a 19-year-old Mormon missionary (like Aaron) and his later life in LA (like Christian), wondering what would happen if they met.

Question 5

What is 'Latter Days' about?

Accepted Answer

Christian, a West Hollywood party boy, tries to seduce Aaron, a sexually confused Mormon missionary who moves into his apartment complex, leading to unexpected consequences.

Question 6

Why was 'Latter Days' initially pulled from a Salt Lake City theater?

Accepted Answer

The Madstone theater in Salt Lake City pulled the film weeks before its scheduled opening, citing it 'lacked artistic merit,' though promoters believed it was due to local pressure over its unflattering portrayal of the LDS Church.

Question 7

How did Erik Palladino prepare for his role as a man with AIDS?

Accepted Answer

Erik Palladino researched medications that cause hair loss and used clippers to create bald spots on his own hair for his character, shooting all his scenes in one day.

Question 8

Which role did Joseph Gordon-Levitt originally audition for?

Accepted Answer

Joseph Gordon-Levitt originally auditioned for the role of Elder Aaron Davis but was instead cast as Elder Ryder by the producers.

Question 9

What inspired writer/director C. Jay Cox to create 'Latter Days'?

Accepted Answer

C. Jay Cox drew inspiration from his own life: his experience as a 19-year-old Mormon missionary (like Aaron) and his later years in LA (like Christian), wondering what would happen if these two different people met.

Question 10

What happened to actor Steve Sandvoss after his debut in 'Latter Days'?

Accepted Answer

Steve Sandvoss, who played Elder Aaron Davis in his feature film debut, retired from acting in October 2013, changed his first name to Max, and moved to East Bethany, New York to run a farm with his brother.

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