Question 1

What motivated Mary Steenburgen to join the cast of Nobel Son?

Accepted Answer

Mary Steenburgen decided to do this film because she was always a fan of Alan Rickman and wanted to work with him.

Question 2

What unusual physical transformation did Alan Rickman undergo for his role as Eli Michaelson?

Accepted Answer

Alan Rickman wore prosthetic teeth for his role as Eli Michaelson.

Question 3

What hidden detail appears on the mantel during a scene with reporters outside the house?

Accepted Answer

A black and white picture on the mantel shows a younger Alan Rickman, likely from Truly Madly Deeply.

Question 4

What real-life relationship exists between two cast members whose characters never interact?

Accepted Answer

Mary Steenburgen and Ted Danson are married in real life, but their characters never interact in the film.

Question 5

What is the central conflict that drives the plot of Nobel Son?

Accepted Answer

After his arrogant father wins the Nobel Prize, Barkley Michaelson is kidnapped by Thaddeus James, who claims to be his illegitimate half-brother and seeks revenge through an extortion plot.

Question 6

Why did Mary Steenburgen decide to appear in Nobel Son?

Accepted Answer

Mary Steenburgen's main reason for doing the film was because she was always a fan of Alan Rickman and always wanted to work with him.

Question 7

What unusual physical transformation did Alan Rickman undergo for his role as Eli Michaelson?

Accepted Answer

Alan Rickman wore prosthetic teeth for his role as Eli Michaelson.

Question 8

What hidden detail appears on the mantel during a scene with reporters on the lawn?

Accepted Answer

On the mantel is a black and white picture of a man with a mustache which actually happens to be younger Alan Rickman, probably from Truly Madly Deeply.

Question 9

What ironic real-life relationship exists between two cast members whose characters never interact?

Accepted Answer

Mary Steenburgen and Ted Danson are married in real life, but their characters never interact. Danson's role is little more than a cameo.

Question 10

What historical Nobel Prize connection is referenced in the film's trivia?

Accepted Answer

The first American Nobel Prize winner in sciences was Michelson (without a) his first name was Albert.

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