Question 1

What unusual record did Palm Springs set at the Sundance Film Festival?

Accepted Answer

It holds the record for the biggest sale at Sundance—$17,500,000.69, beating the previous record by 69 cents.

Question 2

Which real scientist helped the filmmakers develop the time-loop premise?

Accepted Answer

Sarah contacts physicist Clifford Johnson, an actual scientist who worked on the movie to help create an original time-loop story.

Question 3

What was unique about how the filmmakers tested different endings?

Accepted Answer

Andy Samberg said multiple endings were written and shot, with private friends and family screenings held to get opinions on which worked best.

Question 4

Which scene between Nyles and Roy was improvised by the actors?

Accepted Answer

The scene where Nyles compliments Roy's hat and Roy responds 'Of course you do' was improvised between Andy Samberg and J.K. Simmons.

Question 5

What streaming record did Palm Springs break upon its release?

Accepted Answer

It broke the record for most-viewed Hulu release in its first weekend on the streaming service.

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