Question 1

What real-world book inspired The Hummingbird Project's high-frequency trading story?

Accepted Answer

The film is partly based on Michael Lewis' book 'Flash Boys: A Wall Street Revolt', which deals with high-frequency trading and a real line built for that purpose.

Question 2

Which actor memorized the entire script before filming began?

Accepted Answer

Jesse Eisenberg memorized the entire script before recording started, as confirmed by him and director Kim Nguyen at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Question 3

What is the central conflict in The Hummingbird Project?

Accepted Answer

A pair of high-frequency traders go up against their old boss in an effort to make millions in a fiber-optic cable deal.

Question 4

Which film festivals featured The Hummingbird Project?

Accepted Answer

It was shown at the Toronto International Film Festival, Vancouver International Film Festival, Göteborg Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival, and International Film Festival Rotterdam.

Question 5

Who plays the characters Vincent Zaleski and Anton Zaleski in the film?

Accepted Answer

Jesse Eisenberg plays Vincent Zaleski, and Alexander Skarsgård plays Anton Zaleski.

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