Question 1

What is the real-life inspiration behind the Winnie the Pooh stories depicted in the film?

Accepted Answer

The film tells the behind-the-scenes story of A.A. Milne and how the Winnie the Pooh stories were inspired by his son Christopher Robin.

Question 2

How did the real Christopher Robin Milne feel about his father's use of his childhood?

Accepted Answer

The real Christopher Robin never forgave his father for exploiting him to sell books, but learned to accept it and lived with it until his death in 1996.

Question 3

What accent preparation did Domhnall Gleeson and Margot Robbie undertake for their roles?

Accepted Answer

Both actors took extensive lessons in the post-war upper-class English accent from a dialogue coach, with Gleeson staying in character from morning to night.

Question 4

Why was director Simon Curtis drawn to this screenplay?

Accepted Answer

Simon Curtis was attracted to the screenplay because it effectively depicted the life of one of the very first child celebrities.

Question 5

What did Domhnall Gleeson research to prepare for playing A.A. Milne?

Accepted Answer

Domhnall Gleeson read about post-traumatic stress disorder and several biographies of A.A. Milne, including one written by the real Christopher Robin Milne.

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