Question 1

What unusual preparation did Jamie Foxx undergo for his role as Nathaniel Ayers?

Accepted Answer

Jamie Foxx had his teeth ground down for the role, explaining that his natural teeth were too big and white for a homeless character.

Question 2

What realistic detail was included in the concert rehearsal scene involving covered seats?

Accepted Answer

In the rehearsal concert scene, all seats are covered with canvas—a real practice in some concert halls to simulate the acoustic effect of occupied seats.

Question 3

How did the real Nathaniel Ayers react when invited to watch filming at Disney Hall?

Accepted Answer

The real Nathaniel Ayers opted to set up his cello across the street and keep playing instead of watching the filming, saying he had something going.

Question 4

What instrument did Jamie Foxx learn specifically for this film?

Accepted Answer

Jamie Foxx, already a classically trained pianist, learned to play the cello for his role in The Soloist.

Question 5

What award recognition did The Soloist receive?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the Black Reel Awards in 2010.

Question 6

What surprising detail about concert hall rehearsals is shown in The Soloist?

Accepted Answer

In a rehearsal scene, all seats are covered with canvas to reflect accurate sound as if occupied, which is actually done in some concert halls.

Question 7

How did Jamie Foxx physically transform for his role as Nathaniel Ayers?

Accepted Answer

Jamie Foxx had his teeth ground down for the role because he felt his natural teeth were too big and white for a homeless character.

Question 8

What real-life impact did the story of Nathaniel Ayers have beyond the film?

Accepted Answer

The book and film rights sales helped pay Ayers' expenses and allowed his sister, a mental health professional, to set up a foundation for him.

Question 9

What unusual thing did the real Nathaniel Ayers do during filming at Disney Hall?

Accepted Answer

When invited to view filming, Ayers instead set up his cello across the street and continued playing, saying he had something going there.

Question 10

What is the central relationship in The Soloist?

Accepted Answer

A Los Angeles journalist befriends a homeless Juilliard-trained musician while looking for a new article for the paper.

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