Question 1

What real-life figure criticized the film's portrayal of Orson Welles and himself?

Accepted Answer

Norman Lloyd denounced the film, saying he was inaccurately depicted as a lecher and that Welles was not a bullying director, though he praised Christian McKay's performance as Welles.

Question 2

Which actress was almost cast as Muriel Brassler but couldn't be insured due to legal issues?

Accepted Answer

Lindsay Lohan was the top choice and screen-tested for Muriel Brassler, but producers found her impossible to insure because of her ongoing legal troubles.

Question 3

How long did the real 'Julius Caesar' production run that the film depicts?

Accepted Answer

The production ran for 157 performances at the Mercury Theatre and later the National Theatre, the longest run of the play in Broadway history.

Question 4

What is the central conflict in 'Me and Orson Welles'?

Accepted Answer

A teenager hired to star in Orson Welles' 1937 New York production of Julius Caesar becomes attracted to a career-driven production assistant.

Question 5

Which festivals or awards recognized 'Me and Orson Welles'?

Accepted Answer

It was recognized at festivals including SXSW Film Festival 2009 and Toronto International Film Festival 2008, and awards like BAFTA Awards 2010 and Independent Spirit Awards 2010.

Question 6

Why did the real Norman Lloyd criticize the film's portrayal of him and Orson Welles?

Accepted Answer

Norman Lloyd denounced the film for depicting him as a lecher when he was recently married, and said Orson Welles was not a bullying director as shown, though he praised Christian McKay's performance as Welles.

Question 7

Which actress was almost cast as Muriel Brassler but couldn't be insured due to legal troubles?

Accepted Answer

Lindsay Lohan was the top choice to play Muriel Brassler and screen tested, but producers found her impossible to insure due to her ongoing legal troubles at the time.

Question 8

How long did the production of 'Julius Caesar' depicted in the film run on Broadway?

Accepted Answer

The production of 'Julius Caesar' that the film depicts ran for 157 performances, the longest run of the play in Broadway history.

Question 9

What real-life voice actor played the Broadway role that Zac Efron's character portrays in the film?

Accepted Answer

Arthur Anderson, best known as the voice of Lucky the Leprechaun for Lucky Charms cereal, played Lucius in 'Julius Caesar' on opening night, a role portrayed by Zac Efron's character Richard Samuels in the film.

Question 10

Which festivals or awards recognized 'Me and Orson Welles'?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at festivals and awards including the Toronto International Film Festival (2008), SXSW Film Festival (2009), BAFTA Awards (2010), and Independent Spirit Awards (2010), among others.

Me and Orson Welles

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