Question 1

Why did the filmmakers use Kirk Cameron's real wife for a kissing scene?

Accepted Answer

Kirk Cameron refuses to kiss any woman other than his wife, so they dressed his real-life wife Chelsea Noble as the character and shot the scene in shadow to hide the difference from actress Erin Bethea.

Question 2

What unusual payment did Kirk Cameron accept for starring in Fireproof?

Accepted Answer

Kirk Cameron accepted a donation to his charity, Camp Firefly, instead of a fee for starring in the film.

Question 3

What real-life mishap occurred during the house-fire scene?

Accepted Answer

Kirk Cameron accidentally pressed the radio's transmit button while giving the size-up, causing other Albany FD units to respond, not knowing it was part of the film.

Question 4

How did the hot-sauce-drinking scene become unexpectedly authentic?

Accepted Answer

For each take, they added more Tabasco sauce to Wayne's drink until it was mostly hot sauce, making his reaction and line "My mouth's on fire!" completely real.

Question 5

What unexpected help did filmmakers get with the wrecked car?

Accepted Answer

A man living across the track who owned a forklift and had seen Sherwood's previous films helped move the falling-apart car, which producers saw as a miraculous solution.

Question 6

Why did the filmmakers use Kirk Cameron's real wife for a kissing scene?

Accepted Answer

Kirk Cameron refuses to kiss any woman other than his wife, so they dressed his real-life wife Chelsea Noble as the character and shot the scene in shadow to mask the difference from actress Erin Bethea.

Question 7

What unusual payment did Kirk Cameron accept for starring in Fireproof?

Accepted Answer

Kirk Cameron accepted a donation to his charity, Camp Firefly, instead of a fee for his role in the film.

Question 8

What happened during the hot-sauce-drinking scene that made Wayne's reaction genuine?

Accepted Answer

For each take, more Tabasco sauce was added to Wayne's drink until it was almost entirely hot sauce, so when he says 'My mouth's on fire!' and runs off, his reaction is real.

Question 9

How did the filmmakers solve the problem of moving a wrecked car during filming?

Accepted Answer

A man living across the track who owned a forklift and had seen the filmmakers' previous films helped move the car, which producers saw as a miraculous solution.

Question 10

What real emergency response occurred during the house-fire scene?

Accepted Answer

Kirk Cameron accidentally pressed a real fire engine's radio transmit button during the scene, causing other Albany FD units to respond, not knowing it was part of the film.

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