Question 1

What was the original title of Arrival and why was it changed?

Accepted Answer

The original title was 'Story of Your Life,' the same as the source novella, but test audiences didn't like it, so it was changed to 'Arrival.'

Question 2

What did director Denis Villeneuve call the visual style of Arrival?

Accepted Answer

He and cinematographer Bradford Young called it 'Dirty Sci-fi,' aiming for a look that felt like a bad Tuesday morning with rainy-day daydreaming.

Question 3

Which scientists were consulted to ensure Arrival's scientific accuracy?

Accepted Answer

Renowned scientist Stephen Wolfram and his son Christopher Wolfram were consulted to verify all terminology, graphics, and depictions in the film.

Question 4

How quickly did Amy Adams agree to play Louise Banks in Arrival?

Accepted Answer

Amy Adams agreed to the role within 24 hours of receiving the screenplay, as she was director Denis Villeneuve's first choice.

Question 5

What did author Ted Chiang think of Arrival as an adaptation of his story?

Accepted Answer

Ted Chiang approved the film, calling it 'both a good movie and a good adaptation' and 'almost literally a miracle' given sci-fi adaptation track records.

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