Question 1

What improvised moment involving a banana made it into the film?

Accepted Answer

Sean Astin improvised eating a banana as Billy Tepper, then rolled his eyes when told to pick up the peel. Most cast reactions were genuine except Louis Gossett, Jr.'s.

Question 2

How did actor Shawn Phelan get the nickname Yogurt that was used for his character?

Accepted Answer

Cast-mates nicknamed Shawn Phelan 'Yogurt' after a yogurt spill in a van, which became his character Derek's nickname in the movie.

Question 3

Which role does Andrew Divoff consider his personal favorite?

Accepted Answer

Andrew Divoff has said his role as drug cartel leader Luis Cali is his favorite of his own performances.

Question 4

What happened to the brick wall built for the film after shooting ended?

Accepted Answer

The brick façade around the quad, built for the film, was torn down by celebrating students when filming concluded.

Question 5

What prep school location was also used for another military comedy film?

Accepted Answer

The Miller School of Albemarle, where Toy Soldiers was filmed, was also used for the 1995 movie Major Payne.

Question 6

What improvised moment in Toy Soldiers involved Sean Astin and a banana?

Accepted Answer

Sean Astin improvised eating a banana during a scene, then rolled his eyes when told to pick up the peel. Most cast reactions were genuine except Louis Gossett, Jr.'s.

Question 7

How did Shawn Phelan's character get the nickname Yogurt in real life?

Accepted Answer

Cast-mates nicknamed Shawn Phelan 'Yogurt' after a yogurt carton spilled on him during a bumpy van ride to set, and it stuck for the rest of filming.

Question 8

Which actor considers their role in Toy Soldiers their personal favorite?

Accepted Answer

Andrew Divoff has said his role as Luis Cali is his favorite of his own performances.

Question 9

What happened to the brick wall built for Toy Soldiers after filming ended?

Accepted Answer

The brick façade wall around the quad was constructed for the film and students celebrated by tearing it down after filming wrapped.

Question 10

What school location was used for both Toy Soldiers and another 1995 film?

Accepted Answer

The Miller School of Albemarle was used as a filming location for both Toy Soldiers and the 1995 movie Major Payne.

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