Question 1

What surprising casting twist involves Daniel Radcliffe and the role of Allen Ginsberg?

Accepted Answer

Daniel Radcliffe initially got the part in 2008 but had to drop out due to Harry Potter filming; after financing fell through, director John Krokidas offered it back to him years later.

Question 2

Which actor played Allen Ginsberg's father in this film but portrayed Ginsberg himself in another movie?

Accepted Answer

David Cross plays Allen Ginsberg's father, Louis, in this film, while he played Allen Ginsberg in I'm Not There (2007).

Question 3

What real-life friendship developed between Daniel Radcliffe and Dane DeHaan during production?

Accepted Answer

Daniel Radcliffe and Dane DeHaan became very good friends while making the film and were even roommates for a while.

Question 4

Which major film festivals was Kill Your Darlings an official selection for in 2013?

Accepted Answer

It was selected for the Chicago International Film Festival, Stockholm International Film Festival, Sundance Film Festival, Venice Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival.

Question 5

What event draws together the beat generation poets in the film's story?

Accepted Answer

A murder in 1944 draws together the great poets of the beat generation: Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac, and William Burroughs.

Kill Your Darlings

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