Question 1

Why did Tom DiCillo insist on casting Brad Pitt over Timothy Hutton?

Accepted Answer

Writer and director Tom DiCillo insisted on casting Brad Pitt over Timothy Hutton, but was ultimately dissatisfied with Pitt's portrayal of Johnny as 'slow' or 'stupid' instead of just childish.

Question 2

What happened to the original director of photography on Johnny Suede?

Accepted Answer

A few weeks into filming, Tom DiCillo fired the original director of photography after finding all footage worthless. DiCillo claims the DP confessed to deliberately sabotaging the film due to jealousy.

Question 3

How did Tom DiCillo achieve the dilapidated look of Johnny's apartment set?

Accepted Answer

Tom DiCillo took a hammer to the set created for Johnny's apartment to make it look as dilapidated as he wanted. Near the end of filming, the fire department ordered them to leave because the building was too unsafe.

Question 4

What happened to the costumes from Johnny Suede during filming?

Accepted Answer

Johnny Suede's costumes came out of Tom DiCillo's personal wardrobe. During filming, they were all stolen from a truck that was left unlocked.

Question 5

What deleted scene did Nick Cave propose for his character Freak Storm?

Accepted Answer

Nick Cave proposed that his first scene as Freak Storm involve entering a bar, ordering tequila, and when told no salt was available, grabbing a woman and licking her armpit. It was shot but not included in the finished film.

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