Question 1

Why did Billy Zane not need the fake-muscle costume originally made for The Phantom?

Accepted Answer

Billy Zane pumped iron for over a year to fill the costume, becoming so beefed up that he did not need the Batman-like fake-muscle suit by filming time.

Question 2

Which real-life mansion was used as the Palmer mansion set in the film?

Accepted Answer

The Palmer mansion set is actually the real-life Playboy mansion owned by Hugh Hefner.

Question 3

What quirky habit did Billy Zane have while wearing his Phantom costume off-set?

Accepted Answer

When not filming, Billy Zane had a habit of running out to buy sushi while wearing his Phantom costume.

Question 4

Why wasn't The Phantom's striped 'underpants' from the comics used in the movie costume?

Accepted Answer

The striped 'underpants', a trademark in the comic strip, was tried on the movie costume but reportedly looked too silly to use in the final film.

Question 5

What is the main conflict that drives the plot of The Phantom?

Accepted Answer

The 21st successor to Bengalla's resident superhero must travel to New York to prevent a rich madman from obtaining three magic skulls that would give him ultimate power.

Question 6

Why did Billy Zane not need the fake-muscle costume originally made for The Phantom?

Accepted Answer

Billy Zane pumped iron for over a year to fill The Phantom's costume, becoming so beefed up that he did not need the Batman-like costume with fake muscles that was reportedly made.

Question 7

Which real-life mansion was used as the Palmer mansion set in the film?

Accepted Answer

The Palmer mansion set is actually the real-life Playboy mansion owned by Hugh Hefner.

Question 8

What personal connection did Billy Zane have to The Phantom character before filming?

Accepted Answer

Billy Zane is a huge fan of the Phantom, having been introduced to the comics while filming Dead Calm (1989), and has called this his personal favorite film he's made.

Question 9

What unusual habit did Billy Zane have while wearing his Phantom costume off-set?

Accepted Answer

When not filming, Billy Zane had a habit of running out to buy sushi wearing his Phantom costume.

Question 10

Why wasn't The Phantom's trademark striped underwear used in the movie costume?

Accepted Answer

One of The Phantom's trademarks in the comic strip, his striped 'underpants', was tried on the movie costume but reportedly looked too silly to use in the final film.

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