Question 1

What real-life historical figure inspired the character Mr. Tall in the film?

Accepted Answer

Mr. Tall is an homage to Zhan Shichai (stage name 'Chang Woo Gow'), a Chinese man who toured as 'Chang the Chinese Giant' in a 19th century sideshow with P.T. Barnum, claiming a height over 8 feet.

Question 2

What aspect of Larten Crepsley's character attracted John C. Reilly to the role?

Accepted Answer

John C. Reilly was drawn to playing Larten Crepsley because he was portrayed as a real person from the 1800s with slow aging, not an extreme supernatural being with mystical powers.

Question 3

How many books from the original series does the movie cover?

Accepted Answer

The movie is based on a twelve-book series by Darren Shan, but it only covers three of those books.

Question 4

What unique detail about the school scenes adds authenticity to the film?

Accepted Answer

The extras in the school scenes were actual students of the school where those scenes were filmed.

Question 5

Which historic Hollywood sound stage was used for part of the filming?

Accepted Answer

A portion of the film was shot in Studio 28 at Universal Studios in Los Angeles, which is the oldest sound stage still in use at the studio.

Question 6

What real-life historical figure inspired the character Mr. Tall in Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant?

Accepted Answer

Mr. Tall is an homage to Zhan Shichai (stage name 'Chang Woo Gow'), a Chinese man who toured as 'Chang the Chinese Giant' in a 19th century sideshow with P.T. Barnum, claiming a height over 8 feet.

Question 7

What aspect of Larten Crepsley's character attracted John C. Reilly to the role?

Accepted Answer

John C. Reilly was drawn to the role because Crepsley was portrayed as a real person from the 1800s with slow aging, not a supernatural being with extreme powers.

Question 8

How many books from Darren Shan's series does the movie Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant cover?

Accepted Answer

The movie is based on a twelve-book series by Darren Shan, but it only covers three of those books.

Question 9

What unique detail about the school scenes in the film adds authenticity?

Accepted Answer

The extras in the school scenes were actual students of the school where those scenes were filmed.

Question 10

Which historic Hollywood sound stage was used for filming part of Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant?

Accepted Answer

A portion of the film was shot in Studio 28 at Universal Studios in Los Angeles, which is the oldest sound stage still in use at the studio.

Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant

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