Question 1

What real-life childhood trauma inspired a key scene in Drop Dead Fred?

Accepted Answer

The scene where Polly tapes up the jack in the box containing Fred was based on co-writer Carlos Davis's friend Steve Burnette's mother Gloria, whose mother flushed her imaginary friend down the toilet, traumatizing her for three years.

Question 2

Which famous actor was originally offered the role of Drop Dead Fred before Rik Mayall?

Accepted Answer

Robin Williams was offered the role of Drop Dead Fred but chose to play Peter Banning in Hook (1991) instead. Rik Mayall ultimately played Drop Dead Fred.

Question 3

What surprising alternate ending was tested but ultimately rejected for Drop Dead Fred?

Accepted Answer

An alternate ending showed Lizzie reading to Mickey's daughter Natalie, who reveals her imaginary friend is Drop Dead Fred, ending with a pop-up book illustration and Fred saying "Playtime." Test audiences hated it.

Question 4

Which famous director was originally offered the chance to direct Drop Dead Fred?

Accepted Answer

The script was originally offered to Tim Burton, but he declined to direct the film.

Question 5

Which actress did an uncredited cameo in Drop Dead Fred as a favor to her friend?

Accepted Answer

Bridget Fonda did an uncredited cameo in the film as a favor to her friend Phoebe Cates.

Question 6

What real-life childhood trauma inspired a key scene in Drop Dead Fred?

Accepted Answer

The scene where Polly tapes up the jack in the box containing Fred was based on co-writer Carlos Davis's friend Steve Burnette's mother Gloria, whose mother flushed her imaginary friend down the toilet, traumatizing her for three years.

Question 7

Which famous actor was originally offered the role of Drop Dead Fred before Rik Mayall?

Accepted Answer

Robin Williams was offered the role of Drop Dead Fred but chose to play Peter Banning in Hook (1991) instead. Rik Mayall played Drop Dead Fred.

Question 8

What surprising alternate ending did test audiences reject?

Accepted Answer

An alternate ending showed Lizzie reading to Mickey's daughter Natalie, who reveals her imaginary friend is Drop Dead Fred. The scene ends with a pop-up book illustration of Fred saying "Playtime," but test audiences hated it.

Question 9

Which famous director was originally offered the script but declined?

Accepted Answer

The script was originally offered to Tim Burton, but he declined to direct Drop Dead Fred.

Question 10

What is Drop Dead Fred about?

Accepted Answer

An unhappy housewife gets a lift from the return of her imaginary childhood friend, Drop Dead Fred.

Drop Dead Fred

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