Question 1

What literary work is Wish Upon loosely based on?

Accepted Answer

The film is loosely based on W.W. Jacobs' short story The Monkey's Paw (1948).

Question 2

What was cut from Ryan Phillippe's storyline just before filming began?

Accepted Answer

An extended love scene and several dates for his character were scrapped one week prior to filming due to studio cuts.

Question 3

Who plays the teenage girl who discovers the magical box in Wish Upon?

Accepted Answer

Joey King plays Clare Shannon, the teenage girl who discovers the box with magical powers.

Question 4

What deadly consequence comes with the magical box's powers?

Accepted Answer

The magical powers of the box come with a deadly price, though the specific consequences aren't detailed in the synopsis.

Question 5

How did Ryan Phillippe prepare for a scene that was ultimately cut from the film?

Accepted Answer

Ryan Phillippe worked with trainers for 6 months and gained roughly 20 pounds of muscle for a shirtless scene that was cut before filming.

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