Question 1

How did the entire cast of Troll 2 end up in their roles?

Accepted Answer

The entire cast went to a casting call hoping to be extras and ended up in lead roles instead.

Question 2

What famous line did George Hardy perform for his audition, and why did he get the role?

Accepted Answer

George Hardy acted out "You can't piss on hospitality!" for his audition. He got the role partially because the Italian directors loved his energy, despite not understanding English.

Question 3

Why does Troll 2 have no connection to the 1986 film Troll despite its title?

Accepted Answer

The movie was titled "Troll 2" to capitalize on the minor success of Troll (1986), but it has no connection to the plot or production of the earlier film.

Question 4

What conflict arises when Joshua's family plans a vacation to Nilbog?

Accepted Answer

Joshua protests the vacation to Nilbog after being warned by his deceased grandfather's spirit that goblins populate the town. His parents dismiss his fears but later appreciate his warnings.

Question 5

How did director Claudio Fragasso react to the film's poor reception at a cast reunion?

Accepted Answer

Claudio Fragasso crashed a cast reunion Q&A and was escorted out. He then heckled the cast from the hallway, calling them "liars" and "dogs" as they answered fan questions.

Question 6

How did the entire cast of Troll 2 end up in their roles?

Accepted Answer

The entire cast went to a casting call hoping to be extras, and ended up in lead roles.

Question 7

What famous line did George Hardy perform for his audition, and why did he get the role?

Accepted Answer

George Hardy acted out "You can't piss on hospitality!" in front of nine smoking Italians who didn't understand English. He got the role partially because they loved his energy.

Question 8

Why does Troll 2 have no connection to the 1986 film Troll despite its title?

Accepted Answer

The movie was titled "Troll 2" to capitalize on the minor success of Troll (1986), but it has no connection to the plot or production of the earlier film.

Question 9

What conflict drives the story of Troll 2?

Accepted Answer

Young Joshua learns his family is vacationing in Nilbog, warned by his deceased grandfather's spirit that goblins populate the town. His parents dismiss his fears but soon appreciate his warnings as they fight the evil beings.

Question 10

How did the language barrier affect the dialogue in Troll 2?

Accepted Answer

Director Claudio Fragasso and his wife wrote the screenplay in very poor English. Actors suggested ad-libbing to improve dialogue, but Fragasso forbade it, requiring lines to be read as written.

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