Question 1

Why was filming at Westminster Abbey replaced with Lincoln Cathedral?

Accepted Answer

Officials from Westminster Abbey refused to allow filming, claiming the book is 'theologically unsound,' so filming took place at Lincoln Cathedral instead.

Question 2

What unusual restriction did the Louvre Museum impose during filming?

Accepted Answer

No equipment was allowed inside during opening hours, so filming occurred at night, and a replica of the Mona Lisa was used since light couldn't be shone on the original.

Question 3

How did Audrey Tautou commemorate her audition for the film?

Accepted Answer

During her audition, she asked to take a photo of Ron Howard and Tom Hanks to prove she'd actually met them.

Question 4

Why were references to Robert Langdon's previous case omitted from the script?

Accepted Answer

The movie was made as a stand-alone, not a franchise start, so all references to the earlier murder riddle from 'Angels and Demons' were purposefully left out.

Question 5

What religious mystery drives the plot of 'The Da Vinci Code'?

Accepted Answer

A murder in the Louvre and cryptic clues in da Vinci's paintings lead to a 2,000-year-old secret that could rock the foundations of Christianity.

Question 6

What surprising request did Audrey Tautou make during her audition for The Da Vinci Code?

Accepted Answer

Audrey Tautou asked if she could take a photo of Ron Howard and Tom Hanks to prove she'd actually met them during her audition.

Question 7

Why did filming for Westminster Abbey scenes take place at Lincoln Cathedral instead?

Accepted Answer

Officials from Britain's Westminster Abbey refused filming permission, claiming the book is 'theologically unsound,' so filming occurred at Lincoln Cathedral in eastern England.

Question 8

How did the production handle filming at the Louvre Museum to protect the artwork?

Accepted Answer

Filming at the Louvre occurred at night with no equipment during opening hours. A replica Mona Lisa was used since lighting the original wasn't allowed, and five replicas were ultimately created.

Question 9

Why does Sir Leigh Teabing stop mid-quote when describing the lost gospel of Philip?

Accepted Answer

Teabing stops because the actual gospel of Philip is physically broken at exactly that point, making it impossible to quote further, as noted by religious historian Elaine Pagels.

Question 10

What cameo does author Dan Brown make in the film?

Accepted Answer

Dan Brown appears as himself during Robert Langdon's book signing party, wearing his Harris Tweed jacket from his dust jacket publicity photo.

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