Question 1

What behind-the-scenes tension almost prevented Amanda Seyfried from working with her co-star?

Accepted Answer

Amanda Seyfried had a bad experience with Shiloh Fernandez at a dinner party, so director Catherine Hardwicke had to persuade her to give him a chance.

Question 2

Which major star pushed for this film to be made and helped create its story, despite being uncredited for writing?

Accepted Answer

Leonardo DiCaprio was a driving force behind the film being greenlit, collaborated on the story outline and initial screenplay, and served as executive producer.

Question 3

What time period is the story of Red Riding Hood set in according to promotional materials?

Accepted Answer

According to the trailer, the story is set in the 1300s, though no date is given in the film itself.

Question 4

What literary and musical inspiration is the character Peter named after?

Accepted Answer

The character Peter is named after the Russian musical composition and children's story 'Peter and the Wolf' by Sergei Prokofiev from 1936.

Question 5

Why did the novelization of Red Riding Hood end on a controversial cliffhanger?

Accepted Answer

The novelization was based on the shooting script and ended with a cliffhanger to avoid spoiling the film's ending, which caused outrage among readers.

Question 6

What behind-the-scenes tension almost prevented Amanda Seyfried from working with her co-star?

Accepted Answer

Amanda Seyfried had a bad experience with Shiloh Fernandez at a dinner party, so director Catherine Hardwicke had to persuade her to give him a chance.

Question 7

Which major Hollywood star was instrumental in getting this film made despite being uncredited for writing?

Accepted Answer

Leonardo DiCaprio pushed for the film to be greenlit, collaborated on the story outline and initial screenplay, and served as executive producer, though he remains uncredited for writing.

Question 8

What historical period does the trailer indicate for the story's setting?

Accepted Answer

According to the trailer, the story is set in the 1300s, though no date is given in the film itself.

Question 9

What literary connection does Peter's character have beyond the Red Riding Hood fairy tale?

Accepted Answer

The character Peter is from the Russian musical composition and children's story "Peter and the Wolf" written by Sergei Prokofiev in 1936.

Question 10

Why did the novelization of this film end on a controversial cliffhanger?

Accepted Answer

The novelization was based on the shooting script and ended with Valerie confronting Peter in the woods to avoid spoiling the film's ending, which caused outrage among readers.

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