Question 1

What surprising connection did John Gallagher Jr. have with director James Gunn before being cast in The Belko Experiment?

Accepted Answer

John Gallagher Jr. auditioned for a previous James Gunn film but wasn't right for the part. Gunn thought he was the best actor he'd seen in an audition and vowed to work with him again.

Question 2

How quickly did James Gunn write the first draft of The Belko Experiment script, and where did he get the idea?

Accepted Answer

James Gunn wrote the first draft in two weeks. He got the idea for the story from a dream he had.

Question 3

Why didn't James Gunn direct The Belko Experiment despite writing the screenplay and originally being set to direct?

Accepted Answer

Gunn withdrew because he didn't want to spend months working on such a violent film and was going through a divorce. He was surprised the movie moved forward with Greg McLean as director.

Question 4

Which major film festival premiered The Belko Experiment?

Accepted Answer

The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2016.

Question 5

What classic film heavily influenced The Belko Experiment's plot, and what musical piece connects their trailers?

Accepted Answer

The plot draws heavily from Battle Royale (2000). Both films' trailers feature Giuseppe Verdi's 'Requiem'.

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