Question 1

Why did Andrew Garfield dedicate a year to vocal training for his role?

Accepted Answer

Andrew Garfield learned how to sing for the film, dedicating a year to training his voice to prepare for his role.

Question 2

Which Broadway legends make cameo appearances in the Sunday brunch number?

Accepted Answer

The three 'bums' are played by The Original Broadway Cast members from Rent: Adam Pascal, Daphne Rubin-Vega, and Wilson Jermaine Heredia, with other patrons as Broadway legends and the cook as director Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Question 3

How did Lin-Manuel Miranda verify Andrew Garfield's singing ability before casting him?

Accepted Answer

Lin-Manuel Miranda asked a mutual friend, massage therapist Gregg Miele, if Garfield could sing, and Miele replied that Andrew had 'the voice of an angel,' then called Garfield to confirm.

Question 4

What personal tribute did Lin-Manuel Miranda include by casting Barbara Ames?

Accepted Answer

Barbara Ames, Lin-Manuel Miranda's elementary school music teacher, appears in the film giving Michael flowers, as Miranda credits her with changing his life and leading him toward the arts.

Question 5

Where were scenes of Jonathan Larson performing 'Tick, Tick... Boom!' filmed to honor its history?

Accepted Answer

Scenes depicting Jonathan Larson performing were shot at the New York Theatre Workshop, where he performed it as a one-man show in 1990 and where 'Rent' later premiered Off-Broadway in 1996.

tick, tick... BOOM!

Customers also watched

Related Movies

Loved this film?

Share with others