Question 1

What is the central relationship explored in Infamous?

Accepted Answer

The film focuses on writer Truman Capote developing a close relationship with convicted murderers Dick Hickock and Perry Smith while researching his book In Cold Blood.

Question 2

Which actor played Truman Capote, and what unusual coincidence links him to another overshadowed role?

Accepted Answer

Toby Jones played Truman Capote. He later played Alfred Hitchcock in The Girl (2012), which was overshadowed by the film Hitchcock (2012) starring Anthony Hopkins, similar to how Infamous was overshadowed by Capote (2005).

Question 3

What surprising detail about Babe Paley did Sigourney Weaver incorporate into her performance?

Accepted Answer

Sigourney Weaver learned from Babe Paley's daughter that Paley covered her teeth when smiling, and Weaver actually did this in the movie.

Question 4

Which major film festivals featured Infamous in 2006?

Accepted Answer

Infamous was featured at the Telluride Film Festival, Venice Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival in 2006.

Question 5

Who was originally considered for the role of Perry Smith before Daniel Craig took it?

Accepted Answer

Mark Wahlberg was originally attached to play Perry Smith, then replaced by Mark Ruffalo, who dropped out two weeks before filming, leading to Daniel Craig being cast.

Question 6

What unusual research detail did Sigourney Weaver incorporate into her performance as Babe Paley?

Accepted Answer

Sigourney Weaver learned from Babe Paley's daughter that Paley covered her teeth when smiling, which Weaver actually did in the movie.

Question 7

Which major film festivals screened Infamous in 2006?

Accepted Answer

Infamous screened at the Telluride Film Festival, Venice Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival in 2006.

Question 8

What strange detail about Diana Vreeland did director Douglas McGrath include in the film?

Accepted Answer

Douglas McGrath heard that the real Diana Vreeland made her maid iron money, and he liked that detail so much he included it in the movie.

Question 9

How did Daniel Craig end up playing Perry Smith in Infamous?

Accepted Answer

After Mark Wahlberg and Mark Ruffalo dropped out, Daniel Craig was suggested and signed on during shooting, forcing them to save his scenes for last.

Question 10

What was the relationship between Infamous and the earlier film Capote (2005)?

Accepted Answer

Infamous and Capote were written and produced almost simultaneously, not as a rip-off. McGrath conceived Infamous as early as 2000, but Capote finished first and got released earlier.

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