Question 1

Which notoriously reclusive author might have a secret cameo in the film?

Accepted Answer

Rumors persist that author Thomas Pynchon appears somewhere in the film, which would be his first public photograph since the 1950s, though theories about his appearance remain unconfirmed.

Question 2

Why did Reese Witherspoon film all her scenes in just four days?

Accepted Answer

Reese Witherspoon filmed all her scenes in four days. Paul Thomas Anderson and Joaquin Phoenix considered expanding her role, but she convinced them it wouldn't be a good idea.

Question 3

What unique rapport did Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon bring to set?

Accepted Answer

According to Paul Thomas Anderson, Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon "have their own language and short hand" with each other, showing natural chemistry that sometimes required reminders to stop chatting during filming.

Question 4

Which major film festivals featured 'Inherent Vice' in 2014?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at AFI Fest and the New York Film Festival in 2014, and at festivals including Göteborg, Istanbul, Karlovy Vary, and Rotterdam in 2015.

Question 5

Who was originally attached to play the lead role before Joaquin Phoenix?

Accepted Answer

Robert Downey Jr. was originally attached to the lead role, but Paul Thomas Anderson decided he wanted to work with Joaquin Phoenix instead, reportedly feeling Downey was "too old" for the part.

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