Question 1

What practical joke forced the Coen brothers to actually make 'Hail, Caesar!'?

Accepted Answer

George Clooney announced 'Hail, Caesar!' as his next film at a press conference as a joke, generating so much publicity that the Coens were effectively forced to make it for real.

Question 2

What unusual skills did Alden Ehrenreich learn for his role as Hobie Doyle?

Accepted Answer

Ehrenreich learned horseback riding, rope tricks, twirling guns, and playing the guitar, with twirling spaghetti (mimicking a lasso) being the hardest part.

Question 3

Which real-life Hollywood figure inspired the character Eddie Mannix?

Accepted Answer

Eddie Mannix was based on real MGM executive E.J. Mannix, a legendary 'fixer' who kept a ledger of every MGM film's budget and income from 1924 to 1962.

Question 4

What major awards ceremonies recognized 'Hail, Caesar!'?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the BAFTA Awards in 2017 and the Academy Awards in 2017, among other festivals and polls.

Question 5

Why did the Coen brothers reconsider casting Norman Lloyd as Herbert Marcuse?

Accepted Answer

They changed their mind due to a scene requiring him to appear on a boat in rocking water, which was problematic for the then-100-year-old actor.

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