Question 1

Which actor called Freejack 'a terrible film' in a later interview?

Accepted Answer

Sir Anthony Hopkins, who played Ian McCandless, called it 'a terrible film' in a later interview.

Question 2

How did Mick Jagger come to star in Freejack?

Accepted Answer

Mick Jagger was offered the role one week before shooting began and accepted immediately based on a short plot description. He said if he'd had months to read the script, he probably would have declined.

Question 3

What happened during Freejack's test screening that led to major reshoots?

Accepted Answer

The test screening was disastrous, so producer Ronald Shusett was brought in to reshoot almost half the movie, adding more character scenes and humor.

Question 4

What real-life romance began during the production of Freejack?

Accepted Answer

Rene Russo, who played Julie Redlund, met her husband and co-writer Dan Gilroy during production. They married in 1992.

Question 5

What 1959 science fiction novel was Freejack loosely based on?

Accepted Answer

The film was loosely based on the 1959 science fiction novel 'Immortality, Inc.' by Robert Sheckley.

Question 6

Which actor called 'Freejack' 'a terrible film' in a later interview?

Accepted Answer

Sir Anthony Hopkins, who played Ian McCandless, called it 'a terrible film' in a later interview.

Question 7

How did Mick Jagger end up starring in 'Freejack'?

Accepted Answer

Mick Jagger was offered the role of Victor Vacendak one week before shooting began and accepted on the spot based on a short plot description. He said if he'd had months to read the script, he'd likely have declined.

Question 8

What happened during the test screening that led to major reshoots?

Accepted Answer

The test screening was disastrous, leading producer Ronald Shusett to reshoot almost half the movie to add more character scenes and humor. Emilio Estevez said director Geoff Murphy focused too much on action.

Question 9

Which real-life couple met during the production of 'Freejack'?

Accepted Answer

Rene Russo, who played Julie Redlund, met her husband and co-writer Dan Gilroy during production. They married in 1992.

Question 10

What 1959 science fiction novel was 'Freejack' loosely based on?

Accepted Answer

The film was loosely based on the 1959 science fiction novel 'Immortality, Inc.' by Robert Sheckley.

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