Question 1

Why did James Spader initially have issues with the script for Stargate?

Accepted Answer

James Spader found the original script awful and had problems with the dialogue, leading to conflicts on set where Kurt Russell confronted him about it.

Question 2

How did Jaye Davidson end up playing Ra despite not wanting the role?

Accepted Answer

Jaye Davidson, a fashion designer, made a $1 million demand to turn down the role, but it was accepted, leading to his performance; he later quit acting.

Question 3

What was Jaye Davidson's reaction after seeing his performance in Stargate?

Accepted Answer

After the first screening, Jaye Davidson was in tears but thanked Dean Devlin, saying 'you saved me,' as he didn't know his voice would be altered in post-production.

Question 4

How did David Arnold get hired to compose the music for Stargate?

Accepted Answer

David Arnold was a record store clerk when Dean Devlin and Roland Emmerich heard his score for The Young Americans (1993) and offered him the job with creative freedom.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in Stargate?

Accepted Answer

An interstellar teleportation device found in Egypt leads to a planet where humans resembling ancient Egyptians worship the god Ra.

Question 6

Why did James Spader initially have issues with the Stargate script?

Accepted Answer

James Spader found the original script awful and had problems with the dialogue, leading to conflicts with Kurt Russell who argued actors are paid to deliver even bad lines.

Question 7

How did fashion designer Jaye Davidson end up playing the god Ra?

Accepted Answer

Jaye Davidson was a fashion designer discovered at a party. He reluctantly took the role by demanding $1 million, expecting it to be rejected, but the producers accepted his offer.

Question 8

What surprising reaction did Jaye Davidson have after seeing his performance in Stargate?

Accepted Answer

After the first screening, Davidson was in tears thinking his performance was terrible, but thanked producer Dean Devlin for 'saving him' through post-production alterations to his voice and appearance.

Question 9

How did composer David Arnold get hired for Stargate despite limited experience?

Accepted Answer

David Arnold was working as a record store clerk when producers heard his score for The Young Americans and offered him the job with almost complete creative freedom, despite his limited film scoring experience.

Question 10

What is the central conflict in Stargate's story?

Accepted Answer

An interstellar teleportation device found in Egypt leads to a planet where humans resembling ancient Egyptians worship the god Ra, creating a clash between civilizations.

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