Question 1

What unusual preparation did Christopher Walken reportedly do for his role as Gabriel?

Accepted Answer

According to cast members, Christopher Walken constantly ate raw garlic between takes, making him noticeably pungent on set. Viggo Mortensen and Virginia Madsen both commented on this behavior.

Question 2

What connection does The Prophecy have to the original Highlander film?

Accepted Answer

Writer/director Gregory Widen also wrote the original 1986 Highlander film, and both movies share similar themes of immortals at war for centuries who wear trench coats.

Question 3

What strange incident occurred during the climactic desert bluff scene shoot?

Accepted Answer

After Amanda Plummer led a spiritual prayer for safety on Native American land, the van leaving the location struck an owl that swooped out unexpectedly, according to the DP's story.

Question 4

Why was The Prophecy's release delayed after filming?

Accepted Answer

The film was originally shot in 1993 but released in 1995, following the Weinsteins' pattern of filming, extensively editing, and delaying release by a year or two.

Question 5

What is the central conflict that drives The Prophecy's story?

Accepted Answer

The angel Gabriel comes to Earth to collect a soul that could end the stalemated war in Heaven, with only a former priest and a little girl standing in his way.

Question 6

What unusual pre-scene ritual did Christopher Walken reportedly engage in with Viggo Mortensen?

Accepted Answer

Viggo Mortensen claims that before shooting their scene together, Christopher Walken ate several whole garlic cloves.

Question 7

Why was there a delay between filming and releasing The Prophecy?

Accepted Answer

The film was originally shot in 1993 and released in 1995, following the Weinstein's method of filming, editing, reediting, and releasing movies a year or two later.

Question 8

What connection does The Prophecy have to the original Highlander film?

Accepted Answer

The writer/director of The Prophecy also wrote the original Highlander in 1986, with both featuring immortals at war for centuries, trench coats, and stories beginning near the climax of longer histories.

Question 9

What eerie incident occurred during the climactic desert bluff scene shoot?

Accepted Answer

After Amanda Plummer led a spiritual prayer for safety on Native American land, the van leaving the location struck an owl that swooped out, as recounted by the DP.

Question 10

How did Christopher Walken's on-set garlic habit affect the cast?

Accepted Answer

Viggo Mortensen and Virginia Madsen said Walken constantly ate raw garlic between takes, making him smell strongly from six feet away, possibly to create revulsion for his role.

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