Question 1

What real-life family connection exists between Damon Wayans and his on-screen cadet in Major Payne?

Accepted Answer

Damon Wayans, who plays Major Payne, is the uncle of Damien Dante Wayans, who plays Cadet Williams, as noted in an IMDb trivia line.

Question 2

How did Damon Wayans prepare for his role as Major Payne, according to IMDb trivia?

Accepted Answer

Damon Wayans underwent several weeks of Marine Corps Drill Instructor training to research his character, learning aspects like cadence and corrections.

Question 3

Why did Damon Wayans stop method acting with the child actors during filming?

Accepted Answer

The kids wanted to see him re-enact his Homie the Clown sketch from In Living Color, so he befriended them after initially distancing himself.

Question 4

What unusual requirement did child actors have to agree to for their roles in Major Payne?

Accepted Answer

They had to sign an agreement to shave their heads completely bald, which was a key joke in the film; one actor dropped out over this.

Question 5

How did Major Payne become a cult classic in Germany despite its initial release?

Accepted Answer

It was originally a little-seen straight-to-video release in Germany but gained cult status through constant TV reruns.

Question 6

What real-life family connection exists between Damon Wayans and his on-screen cadet?

Accepted Answer

Damon Wayans (Major Payne) is the uncle of Damien Dante Wayans, who plays Cadet Williams in the film.

Question 7

How did Damon Wayans prepare to play the disciplined Marine Major Payne?

Accepted Answer

Wayans underwent several weeks of Marine Corps Drill Instructor qualification training to research his character, learning their walk, mannerisms, and techniques.

Question 8

Why did one child actor almost miss out on being in Major Payne?

Accepted Answer

A child actor dropped out after refusing to shave his head completely bald, which director Nick Castle required as non-negotiable for all kids in the JROTC program.

Question 9

What unexpected popularity did Major Payne find in Germany?

Accepted Answer

Though initially a straight-to-video release in Germany, it became a beloved cult classic there thanks to constant television reruns.

Question 10

What is Major Payne about?

Accepted Answer

A career Marine discharged from service takes a job commanding a school's ragtag JROTC program, struggling to adapt to civilian life while whipping the cadets into shape.

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