Question 1

How long did Sara Paxton's makeup and tail fitting take each morning?

Accepted Answer

Sara Paxton required two-and-one-half hours for hair and facial makeup, then another two-and-one-half hours to have her tail fitted, totaling five hours before filming.

Question 2

What was special about Sara Paxton's mermaid tail in Aquamarine?

Accepted Answer

Sara Paxton's mermaid tail weighed over 100 pounds and was approximately 8 feet long, crafted by the Australian studio JMB FX.

Question 3

What preparation did Sara Paxton undergo to play the mermaid Aquamarine?

Accepted Answer

Sara Paxton did a month of intensive swimming lessons to prepare for the role of Aquamarine.

Question 4

Who was originally cast as Cecilia, and what role did she end up playing?

Accepted Answer

Sara Paxton was originally cast as Cecilia but insisted on auditioning for the titular character Aquamarine, fulfilling her childhood dream of playing a mermaid.

Question 5

What is Aquamarine about?

Accepted Answer

Two teenage girls discover a mermaid named Aquamarine after a storm. She enlists their help to win a lifeguard's heart and prove to her father that real love exists.

Question 6

How long did Sara Paxton's makeup and tail fitting take each morning?

Accepted Answer

Sara Paxton required two-and-one-half hours for hair and facial makeup, then another two-and-one-half hours to have her tail fitted, totaling 5 hours before filming.

Question 7

What was special about Sara Paxton's mermaid tail in Aquamarine?

Accepted Answer

Her tail weighed over 100 pounds, was approximately 8 feet long, and was crafted by JMB FX Studio, which also created tails for other mermaid productions.

Question 8

What preparation did Sara Paxton undergo to play Aquamarine?

Accepted Answer

She did a month of intensive swimming lessons to prepare for the role of the mermaid.

Question 9

How were the mermaid tails for Aquamarine constructed?

Accepted Answer

JMB FX Studio sculpted tails over Sara Paxton's body cast, using foam and silicone skins with over 5000 scales each, plus a cable-controlled tail for subtle fluke movements.

Question 10

What role was Sara Paxton originally cast in before playing Aquamarine?

Accepted Answer

She was originally cast as Cecilia, the villain, but insisted on auditioning for the titular mermaid role, fulfilling a childhood dream.

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