Question 1

What was the original title of the script for American Pie when submitted to studios?

Accepted Answer

Screenwriter Adam Herz initially titled it "Untitled Teenage Sex Comedy That Can Be Made For Under $10 Million Which Studio Readers Will Likely Hate But I Think You Will Love."

Question 2

Which improvised line by Alyson Hannigan was kept in the final cut of the film?

Accepted Answer

Alyson Hannigan ad-libbed the line "Say my name, bitch" during a scene with Jason, and it was kept because the director and producer found it amusing.

Question 3

Why did American Pie originally receive an NC-17 rating from the MPAA?

Accepted Answer

The MPAA gave it an NC-17 mainly due to the infamous pie scene, where Jim originally did four thrusts into the pastry, which was deemed too many for an R-rating.

Question 4

How did Alyson Hannigan's audition for Michelle contribute to her getting the part?

Accepted Answer

She went to her callback audition really needing to pee, read the part with quirky, high energy right after, and credits that for landing the role.

Question 5

What pact do the four friends make in American Pie to motivate themselves?

Accepted Answer

They enter a pact to all lose their virginity by their senior prom, believing they need to do so before college.

Question 6

What was the original, extremely long title of the 'American Pie' script when submitted to studios?

Accepted Answer

Screenwriter Adam Herz originally titled it "Untitled Teenage Sex Comedy That Can Be Made For Under $10 Million Which Studio Readers Will Likely Hate But I Think You Will Love."

Question 7

Which improvised line by Alyson Hannigan was kept in the final cut because the director and producer found it so amusing?

Accepted Answer

Alyson Hannigan ad-libbed the line "Say my name, bitch" during the scene between Jason and Michelle, and it was kept in the film.

Question 8

Why did 'American Pie' initially receive an NC-17 rating from the MPAA, and what had to be changed?

Accepted Answer

The film was originally rated NC-17 mainly due to the infamous pie scene where Jim did four thrusts. It took three re-submissions with edits, including reducing the thrusts to two and toning down dialogue, to get an R-rating.

Question 9

What unusual circumstance during her callback audition does Alyson Hannigan credit with helping her land the role of Michelle?

Accepted Answer

Alyson Hannigan went to her callback audition really needing to pee, and after rushing from the bathroom, she read the part with quirky, over-energetic delivery, which she believes got her the role.

Question 10

What pact do four high-school friends make in 'American Pie' to motivate themselves before college?

Accepted Answer

Four friends enter a pact to all lose their virginity by their senior prom, believing they need to do so before college.

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