Question 1

Why was I'll Do Anything originally filmed as a musical?

Accepted Answer

It was filmed as a musical with eight songs by Prince, Sinéad O'Connor, and Carole King. After poor test screenings, all but one song were removed and the film was re-shot as a traditional comedy.

Question 2

Which real-life event is referenced at the beginning of the film?

Accepted Answer

The film references Powers Boothe collecting his Emmy for playing Jim Jones during a Screen Actors Guild strike in September 1980.

Question 3

Who was originally cast as Cathy Breslow?

Accepted Answer

Laura Dern was originally cast as Cathy Breslow.

Question 4

What other movie was Nick Nolte working on simultaneously?

Accepted Answer

Nick Nolte worked on I'll Do Anything on weekdays while also working on Blue Chips (1994).

Question 5

How did James L. Brooks direct Joely Richardson's performance?

Accepted Answer

Brooks asked Joely Richardson to stay in character throughout the shoot and always maintain her American accent.

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