Question 1

What real-life connection did Nina Foch have with John Ritter before appearing in 'Skin Deep'?

Accepted Answer

Nina Foch was originally John Ritter's acting coach when he was a student at Hollywood High School, and he was nervous meeting her again on set.

Question 2

Why was Dudley Moore originally considered for the lead role in 'Skin Deep'?

Accepted Answer

The screenplay was adapted with Dudley Moore in mind, but he declined, feeling it was too similar to his roles in '10' and 'Arthur 2: On the Rocks'.

Question 3

What was the original concept for 'Skin Deep' before it became a standalone film?

Accepted Answer

The script was originally titled '11' and intended as a sequel to '10', but it was rewritten as an original story after Dudley Moore declined to return.

Question 4

What personal struggles drive the plot of 'Skin Deep'?

Accepted Answer

Hard-drinking novelist Zach Hutton spirals out of control after his wife and mistress leave him, battling writer's block, casual relationships, and severe drinking.

Question 5

Which actress in 'Skin Deep' was also known as a muscular warrior on 'American Gladiators'?

Accepted Answer

Raye Hollitt, who played Lonnie, was the muscular warrior 'Zap' in the late-'80s version of 'American Gladiators'.

Question 6

What real-life connection did John Ritter have with his on-screen mother-in-law in the film?

Accepted Answer

Nina Foch, who played John Ritter's mother-in-law, was originally Ritter's acting coach when he was a student at Hollywood High School, and he was nervous meeting her again on set.

Question 7

Why was Dudley Moore originally considered for the lead role but ultimately didn't take it?

Accepted Answer

Dudley Moore felt the part was too similar to his roles in '10' (1979) and 'Arthur 2: On the Rocks' (1988), leading him to decline and creating a rift with director Blake Edwards.

Question 8

What was the original concept for the screenplay before it became 'Skin Deep'?

Accepted Answer

The script was originally titled '11' and intended as a sequel to the film '10', but when Dudley Moore declined, Blake Edwards changed the names and rewrote it as an original script.

Question 9

Which actress in the film was also known as the muscular warrior 'Zap' on 'American Gladiators'?

Accepted Answer

Raye Hollitt, who played Lonnie in the film, was the muscular warrior 'Zap' in the late-'80s version of 'American Gladiators'.

Question 10

What personal struggles drive the plot of 'Skin Deep'?

Accepted Answer

Hard-drinking novelist Zach Hutton spirals out of control after his wife and mistress leave him, battling writer's block, casual relationships, and severe drinking with help from a bartender and therapist.

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