Question 1

How did the young actor Harvey Stephens land the role of Damien in The Omen?

Accepted Answer

Harvey Stephens was chosen after he attacked director Richard Donner during auditions, screaming, clawing his face, and kicking him in the groin when asked to act like he was attacking Katherine Thorn.

Question 2

Why did Gregory Peck's role in The Omen become his highest-paid performance?

Accepted Answer

Gregory Peck took a salary cut to $250,000 but was guaranteed 10% of the box office gross, which exceeded $60 million in the U.S. alone, making it his highest-paid role.

Question 3

What happened to the taxi driver in one scene that left him with a visible bandage?

Accepted Answer

The taxi driver, who was the son of a Mafioso in real life, had his thumb nearly severed when Gregory Peck accidentally slammed a car door on his hand during filming.

Question 4

How did Billie Whitelaw transform the character of Mrs. Baylock from the original script?

Accepted Answer

Mrs. Baylock was originally written as a warm Irish nanny, but Billie Whitelaw changed the dialogue for her audition to create the cold, sinister character seen in the film.

Question 5

What was the main challenge with the dog portraying Mrs. Baylock's ominous pet?

Accepted Answer

The dog was nothing like the threatening creature it was supposed to be; it wanted to lick and play with co-stars rather than menace them.

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