Question 1

How many actors did director Mike Mills see for the role of Justin?

Accepted Answer

Mike Mills saw over one hundred actors for the role of Justin.

Question 2

Which actress was originally cast as Rebecca Crane but dropped out before filming?

Accepted Answer

Scarlett Johansson was originally cast as Rebecca Crane, but she dropped out shortly before filming and was replaced by Kelli Garner.

Question 3

What was the original plan for the film's soundtrack involving Elliott Smith?

Accepted Answer

The soundtrack was originally to consist of cover songs performed by Elliott Smith, but he died before the project's completion.

Question 4

Which international film festivals was Thumbsucker an official selection for?

Accepted Answer

It was selected for festivals including Berlin International Film Festival, Edinburgh International Film Festival, Mar del Plata International Film Festival, São Paulo International Film Festival, Stockholm International Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival.

Question 5

What other project did Lou Taylor Pucci and Kelli Garner work on together?

Accepted Answer

They worked together on Green Day's music video for 'Jesus of Suburbia', where Pucci played St. Jimmy/'Jesus of Suburbia' and Garner played 'Whatsername'.

Question 6

How many actors did director Mike Mills see for the role of Justin?

Accepted Answer

Mike Mills saw over one hundred actors for the role of Justin.

Question 7

Which actress was originally cast as Rebecca Crane but dropped out before filming?

Accepted Answer

Scarlett Johansson was originally cast as Rebecca Crane but dropped out shortly before filming, replaced by Kelli Garner.

Question 8

What was the original plan for the film's soundtrack involving Elliott Smith?

Accepted Answer

The soundtrack was originally to consist of cover songs performed by Elliott Smith, but he died before the project's completion.

Question 9

Which international film festivals featured Thumbsucker in 2005?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, São Paulo International Film Festival, Stockholm International Film Festival, Berlin International Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival in 2005.

Question 10

What is the central conflict for Justin Cobb in Thumbsucker?

Accepted Answer

Justin Cobb, a teenager in suburban Oregon, copes with his thumb-sucking problem, romance, and his diagnosis with ADHD and subsequent experience using Ritalin.

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