Question 1

Why were two cats used for the bedroom scene with Mirabelle and Jeremy?

Accepted Answer

Director Anand Tucker explained that one cat could jump but never watched, while the other was good at watching but could not jump.

Question 2

Who was originally considered to play Ray Porter before Steve Martin took the role?

Accepted Answer

Steve Martin had Tom Hanks in mind to play Ray Porter, but as development progressed, he felt he was better suited to play the part.

Question 3

What made Claire Danes uncomfortable during a love scene with Steve Martin's character?

Accepted Answer

Claire Danes took her clothes off for Mirabelle's first love scene with Ray Porter, which left her uneasy, though she thought it was relevant and vital.

Question 4

Which actor was originally cast as Jeremy but dropped out before filming began?

Accepted Answer

Jimmy Fallon was cast as Jeremy but dropped out before filming began.

Question 5

Why does Mirabelle slip her foot out of her shoe in the opening scene?

Accepted Answer

Claire Danes' high heel shoes were legitimately hurting her feet, so she slipped her foot out and flexed it during the scene.

Question 6

Why were two cats used for a bedroom scene in Shopgirl?

Accepted Answer

Director Anand Tucker explained that one cat could jump but never watched, and the other was good at watching but could not jump, so both were needed for the scene.

Question 7

Who was originally considered to play Ray Porter before Steve Martin took the role?

Accepted Answer

Steve Martin had Tom Hanks in mind for Ray Porter, but as development progressed, he felt he was better suited to play the part himself.

Question 8

What made Claire Danes uncomfortable during a love scene in Shopgirl?

Accepted Answer

Claire Danes took her clothes off for Mirabelle's first love scene with Steve Martin's character, which left her uneasy, though she thought it was relevant and vital.

Question 9

Which actor was initially cast as Jeremy but dropped out before filming?

Accepted Answer

Jimmy Fallon was cast as Jeremy but dropped out before filming began.

Question 10

Why does Mirabelle flex her foot in the opening scene of Shopgirl?

Accepted Answer

Claire Danes' high heel shoes were hurting her feet, so she slipped her foot out and flexed it during the scene, considering taking them off completely.

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