Question 1

What surprising detail connects a scene in the film to Michelle Pfeiffer's earlier career?

Accepted Answer

In a scene after a fight, young Vincent plays with a cassette tape of the Grease 2 soundtrack, which starred Michelle Pfeiffer.

Question 2

Why was The Deep End of the Ocean delayed from fall 1998 to spring 1999?

Accepted Answer

Extensive rewrites and re-shoots caused the film's release to be postponed.

Question 3

Who was originally considered for the role of Ben/Sam before Ryan Merriman was cast?

Accepted Answer

Brad Renfro was considered for the role of Ben/Sam.

Question 4

What unusual event occurred just before the film's release regarding its ending?

Accepted Answer

Michelle Pfeiffer had the cast and crew called back to shoot a new ending, but producers and the director stuck with the original.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in The Deep End of the Ocean?

Accepted Answer

A three-year-old boy disappears during his mother's high school reunion and reappears nine years later in the town where the family has just relocated.

Question 6

What surprising detail connects a character's cassette tape to actress Michelle Pfeiffer's filmography?

Accepted Answer

After a fight, young Vincent plays with a cassette tape of the Grease 2 soundtrack, which starred Michelle Pfeiffer (who plays Beth in this film).

Question 7

Why was The Deep End of the Ocean's release delayed from fall 1998 to spring 1999?

Accepted Answer

Extensive rewrites and re-shoots caused the film to be delayed from its planned fall 1998 release to spring 1999.

Question 8

What last-minute change did Michelle Pfeiffer attempt regarding the film's ending?

Accepted Answer

Michelle Pfeiffer was unhappy with the ending and had the cast and crew called back to shoot a new ending just before release, but producers and the director stuck with the original.

Question 9

Who was originally considered for the role of Ben/Sam before Ryan Merriman was cast?

Accepted Answer

Brad Renfro was considered for the role of Ben/Sam, but the role was ultimately given to Ryan Merriman.

Question 10

What is the central premise of The Deep End of the Ocean?

Accepted Answer

A three-year-old boy disappears during his mother's high school reunion, and nine years later he turns up by chance in the town where the family has just relocated.

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