Question 1

Why did Beanie Feldstein live in Wolverhampton for a month before filming?

Accepted Answer

Beanie Feldstein spent a month living with director Coky Giedroyc in Wolverhampton to master the local accent, even working in a bookshop while forbidden from using her Californian accent.

Question 2

What unusual release strategy did this film have due to the coronavirus pandemic?

Accepted Answer

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the film played in drive-in cinemas in the USA but went straight to digital release in its native UK.

Question 3

What is the significance of the name Morrigan in the story?

Accepted Answer

The Morrigan was the Irish goddess of war, and the name is both a nod to author Caitlin Moran's Irish ancestry and a pun on her name in this semi-autobiographical story.

Question 4

What real-life inspiration is behind Johanna's 'God wall' of idols?

Accepted Answer

Johanna's 'God wall' of pinned-up idols was inspired by author Caitlin Moran's own teenage bedroom wall featuring her idols.

Question 5

Which real-life siblings appear together in the cast?

Accepted Answer

Lily Allen (who plays Elizabeth Taylor) and Alfie Allen (who plays John Kite) are real-life brother and sister.

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