Question 1

Which actress pretended to be much younger than her actual age at her audition?

Accepted Answer

Alison Lohman dressed and acted like a 14-year-old girl at her audition, but was actually 23 years old at the time.

Question 2

Which famous director was originally considered to direct this film before Ridley Scott?

Accepted Answer

Steven Spielberg was asked to direct in early development but turned it down to direct Catch Me If You Can (2002) instead.

Question 3

What common over-the-counter medication does Roy take throughout the film?

Accepted Answer

Roy's pills are actually Benadryl, a popular over-the-counter allergy medicine.

Question 4

How were the characters Frank Mercer and Roy Waller connected to famous musicians?

Accepted Answer

Frank Mercer was named for Frank Sinatra and Johnny Mercer, and Roy Waller is seen playing records by both artists.

Question 5

Where were the airport scenes actually filmed instead of at Los Angeles International Airport?

Accepted Answer

The airport scenes were filmed in the main entrance of the Anaheim Convention Center, a mile south of Disneyland, due to restricted airport filming rights.

Question 6

Which actress pretended to be much younger than her actual age at her audition?

Accepted Answer

Alison Lohman dressed and acted like a 14-year-old at her audition. Director Ridley Scott only realized she was actually 23 when she told him.

Question 7

What famous director was originally considered to direct Matchstick Men before Ridley Scott?

Accepted Answer

Steven Spielberg was asked to direct Matchstick Men in its development stages, but he turned it down to direct Catch Me If You Can (2002) instead.

Question 8

What common over-the-counter medication does Roy take throughout the film?

Accepted Answer

Roy's pills are actually Benadryl, a popular over-the-counter allergy medicine.

Question 9

How was Frank Mercer's character name inspired by music legends?

Accepted Answer

Frank Mercer was named for Frank Sinatra and Johnny Mercer. Roy Waller is seen playing records by both artists.

Question 10

Where were the airport scenes actually filmed instead of at Los Angeles International Airport?

Accepted Answer

The airport scenes were filmed in the main entrance of the Anaheim Convention Center, a mile south of Disneyland, due to restricted filming rights at actual airports.

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