Question 1

Why was Burt Reynolds initially rejected for the lead role in Starting Over?

Accepted Answer

Director Alan J. Pakula originally did not want Burt Reynolds for the Phil Potter part, feeling he was not the right type; he wanted a New York-trained actor like Al Pacino or Dustin Hoffman. Reynolds auditioned twice and won the role.

Question 2

Which awards did Starting Over receive nominations for?

Accepted Answer

Starting Over received awards at the Golden Globes (USA) in 1980, the Academy Awards in 1980, and the Writers Guild of America in 1980.

Question 3

What real-life name was accidentally used in a school fair scene?

Accepted Answer

During the school fair scene, Jill Clayburgh said 'Good shot, Harry' after catching a wayward throw. The child's character was named Mark, but Harry was the real name of the child actor.

Question 4

Why were tenants upset during filming in New York City?

Accepted Answer

One location was an actual apartment building in New York City. Tenants were upset because they were forbidden from entering or leaving their apartments while scenes were shot in the hallway.

Question 5

How did Jill Clayburgh's work on Luna affect her awards season for An Unmarried Woman?

Accepted Answer

Due to delays filming Bernardo Bertolucci's Luna (1979), Jill Clayburgh missed attending several awards ceremonies for which she had been nominated for An Unmarried Woman (1978) while dubbing sessions for Luna were postponed until she finished Starting Over.

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