Question 1

What real-life awards show inspired the pairing of Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg in this film?

Accepted Answer

The idea of teaming up Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg had been gestating since The 79th Annual Academy Awards (2007), where Ferrell insulted other actors but was polite to Wahlberg.

Question 2

Which famous rapper provides the uncredited narration in the movie?

Accepted Answer

The narrator is an uncredited Ice-T (a.k.a. Tracy Marrow).

Question 3

What Boston landmark appears in a New York City skyline scene as a nod to Mark Wahlberg's hometown?

Accepted Answer

In a skyline scene supposedly showing New York City, the Prudential Tower from Boston, Massachusetts (where Wahlberg grew up) is visible.

Question 4

Which celebrity cameo at a basketball game is connected to one of the film's writers?

Accepted Answer

Brooke Shields appears sitting next to Will Ferrell at a basketball game and grabs him saying 'call me.' She is married to co-writer Chris Henchy.

Question 5

What seemingly minor case gives the two desk-bound NYPD detectives their big opportunity?

Accepted Answer

When a seemingly minor case turns out to be a big deal, detectives Gamble and Hoitz get the chance to finally prove they have the right stuff to their comrades.

Question 6

What sparked the idea for Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg to team up in 'The Other Guys'?

Accepted Answer

The pairing was conceived after Will Ferrell was extremely polite to Mark Wahlberg during a bit at The 79th Annual Academy Awards in 2007, where Ferrell had been insulting other actors.

Question 7

Which famous rapper provides uncredited narration in the film?

Accepted Answer

Ice-T, also known as Tracy Marrow, is the uncredited narrator.

Question 8

What hidden Boston landmark appears in a New York City skyline scene?

Accepted Answer

In a cut scene of a skyline, the Prudential Tower from Boston, Massachusetts, where Mark Wahlberg grew up, is visible.

Question 9

How did Brooke Shields end up in a scene with Will Ferrell at a basketball game?

Accepted Answer

Brooke Shields, who is married to co-writer Chris Henchy, appears sitting next to Will Ferrell and grabs him to say 'call me' when he leaves.

Question 10

Who are the desk-bound NYPD detectives at the center of the story?

Accepted Answer

Allen Gamble, played by Will Ferrell, and Terry Hoitz, played by Mark Wahlberg, are the two detectives who get a chance to prove themselves when a minor case turns big.

The Other Guys

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