Question 1

What unscripted moment involving an elephant made the filming crew quickly zoom out?

Accepted Answer

During Edward's daydream at around 56 minutes, an elephant defecated unexpectedly, which the crew found hilarious and prompted them to zoom out to capture the entire scene.

Question 2

Which author of the original book makes a cameo appearance in the film?

Accepted Answer

Daniel Wallace, who wrote the book 'Big Fish', appears as Sandra's economics professor at Auburn.

Question 3

What unusual prop did Tim Burton keep from the war sequence and name 'Lang'?

Accepted Answer

Tim Burton kept the ventriloquist dummy from the war sequence at his home and named it Lang.

Question 4

Which actor provided an uncredited voice cameo as the catfish due to scheduling conflicts?

Accepted Answer

Johnny Depp voiced the catfish that young Edward caught with his wedding ring, as he was unavailable for the main filming due to 'Pirates of the Caribbean' commitments.

Question 5

What connection does the circus scene have to 'The Wizard of Oz'?

Accepted Answer

At around 40 minutes, trees move and trap young Edward similar to the arguing trees that Dorothy and the Scarecrow encounter in 'The Wizard of Oz' (1939).

Question 6

What unscripted moment involving an elephant made the filming crew laugh during production?

Accepted Answer

At around 56 minutes, an elephant defecating while Edward daydreams was unscripted. The crew found it hilarious and quickly zoomed out to capture it.

Question 7

Which actor with Guinness World Records for largest feet and tallest actor played Karl the Giant?

Accepted Answer

Matthew McGrory played Karl the Giant. He held Guinness World Records for largest feet (size US 29.5) and world's tallest actor (7'6"), and appreciated the luggage-made shoes from the costume department.

Question 8

What voice cameo did Johnny Depp make despite being unavailable for filming?

Accepted Answer

Johnny Depp voiced the catfish that young Edward Bloom caught with his wedding ring the day Will was born. He recorded it during post-production.

Question 9

Which author of the original book appears in the film, and as what character?

Accepted Answer

Daniel Wallace, author of the original book, appears as Sandra's economics professor at Auburn.

Question 10

What unique prop did Tim Burton keep from the film and what did he name it?

Accepted Answer

Tim Burton kept the ventriloquist dummy from the war sequence at his home and named it Lang.

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