Question 1

Which real-life soccer player's story is told in the film's party scene?

Accepted Answer

The story George tells about meeting a queen in a locker room is based on Spanish soccer player Carles Puyol's real experience after winning a world championship semi-final.

Question 2

Why did the director publicly disown this movie?

Accepted Answer

Director Gabriele Muccino publicly disowned the film, citing studio interference and a troubled relationship with star Gerard Butler.

Question 3

What was the film's original title and inspiration?

Accepted Answer

Originally announced as 'Confessions of a Little League Coach' in 2004, writer Robbie Fox based it on coaching his son's team and being hit on by other moms.

Question 4

Which two co-stars had previously worked together in an Oscar-winning film?

Accepted Answer

Dennis Quaid and Catherine Zeta-Jones previously co-starred in the Oscar-winning film 'Traffic' (2000).

Question 5

What festival screened this film in 2012?

Accepted Answer

The film was screened at the New York Film Festival in 2012.

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