Question 1

What real-life location inspired the movie Mystic Pizza?

Accepted Answer

Writer Amy Holden Jones was inspired by the real Mystic Pizza parlor at 56 West Main St. in Mystic, Connecticut while vacationing there. After the film's release, the shop became extremely popular with long lines and souvenir thefts.

Question 2

Which future Hollywood star made their theatrical film debut in Mystic Pizza?

Accepted Answer

Mystic Pizza was the debut theatrical feature film of actor-writer Matt Damon. Ben Affleck also auditioned for the film.

Question 3

Where was most of Mystic Pizza actually filmed?

Accepted Answer

Most filming occurred in Stonington, CT, not Mystic village, which was too crowded for production. Only one scene with a fishing boat at the drawbridge was shot in Mystic.

Question 4

How did Julia Roberts land her breakthrough role in Mystic Pizza?

Accepted Answer

After being told she was physically wrong for the part, Roberts dyed her hair black for a follow-up audition. She also stood out by listening to her Walkman and singing loudly during the waiting period.

Question 5

What award recognition did Mystic Pizza receive?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the Independent Spirit Awards in 1989.

Question 6

What real-life location inspired the story of Mystic Pizza?

Accepted Answer

Writer Amy Holden Jones was inspired by the real Mystic Pizza parlor at 56 West Main St. in Mystic, Connecticut, while vacationing there, leading to the film's creation.

Question 7

Which actor made their theatrical feature film debut in Mystic Pizza?

Accepted Answer

Mystic Pizza marked the debut theatrical feature film of actor-writer Matt Damon, with Ben Affleck also auditioning for the film.

Question 8

Why wasn't Mystic Pizza filmed in the actual town of Mystic?

Accepted Answer

Only one scene was filmed in Mystic village due to its popularity as a tourist destination; most filming occurred in the quieter neighboring town of Stonington, Connecticut.

Question 9

How did Julia Roberts secure her breakthrough role in Mystic Pizza?

Accepted Answer

After being told she was physically wrong for the part, Julia Roberts colored her hair black for a follow-up audition and got the role, which became her breakthrough film role.

Question 10

What is the basic plot of Mystic Pizza?

Accepted Answer

The film follows three teenage girls coming of age while working at a pizza parlor in Mystic, Connecticut.

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