Question 1

What surprising international titles were used for Trial and Error to make it seem like a sequel?

Accepted Answer

In Italy it was released as "Ancora più scemo" and in Germany as "Noch dümmer," both translating to "Even more Dumber" to suggest it was a sequel to Dumb and Dumber (1994).

Question 2

What connection does Austin Pendleton's role in this film have to his previous legal comedy appearance?

Accepted Answer

Austin Pendleton plays Judge Paul Z. Graff in Trial and Error, having previously appeared as a stammering defense lawyer in My Cousin Vinny (1992).

Question 3

Which actress was originally cast as Billie Tyler before Charlize Theron took the role?

Accepted Answer

Jennifer Tilly was originally cast as Billie Tyler in Trial and Error.

Question 4

What legal predicament forces Charlie to coach his friend through a trial?

Accepted Answer

When Charlie is too hung-over for court, his actor friend Richard fills in and commits felony fraud, forcing Charlie to coach the clueless Richard through the entire trial.

Question 5

Which three actresses in the cast previously made guest appearances on Seinfeld alongside Michael Richards?

Accepted Answer

Jennifer Coolidge, Alexandra Wentworth, and McNally Sagal all made guest appearances on Seinfeld, where Michael Richards starred for its entire run.

Question 6

What surprising international titles were used for 'Trial and Error' to market it as a sequel?

Accepted Answer

In Italy, it was released as 'Ancora più scemo' and in Germany as 'Noch dümmer', both translating to 'Even more Dumber' to suggest it was a sequel to Dumb and Dumber (1994).

Question 7

Which actor from 'My Cousin Vinny' appears as a judge in this film?

Accepted Answer

Austin Pendleton, who played a stammering defense lawyer in My Cousin Vinny (1992), appears as Judge Paul Z. Graff in this film.

Question 8

What was the original casting plan for the role of Billie Tyler?

Accepted Answer

Jennifer Tilly was originally cast as Billie Tyler, though Charlize Theron ultimately played the character.

Question 9

What connection do three cast members have to the TV show 'Seinfeld'?

Accepted Answer

Jennifer Coolidge, Alexandra Wentworth, and McNally Sagal all made guest appearances on Seinfeld, which starred Michael Richards (who plays Richard Rietti in this film).

Question 10

Which two actors from this film also appeared together in '2 Days in the Valley'?

Accepted Answer

Charlize Theron and Jeff Daniels, who play Billie Tyler and Charles Tuttle respectively, both appear in 2 Days in the Valley (1996).

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