Question 1

What dangerous incident occurred to Gerard Butler while filming at Mavericks?

Accepted Answer

Gerard Butler nearly drowned when a 20-foot wave broke on his head while filming a scene at Mavericks, California.

Question 2

Why did Michael Apted take over directing duties on this film?

Accepted Answer

Michael Apted directed the last three weeks of principal photography after Curtis Hanson had to pull out for health reasons, then completed post-production when Hanson couldn't return.

Question 3

How was actor Jonny Weston discovered for his role in the film?

Accepted Answer

Jonny Weston was hired with no prior acting work after being discovered via an audition video he submitted through a casting website.

Question 4

What was the aftermath of Gerard Butler's surfing stunt accident?

Accepted Answer

Gerard Butler was briefly hospitalized after a surfing stunt went wrong, requiring painkillers during recovery, which later led him to check into the Betty Ford Clinic to wean off them.

Question 5

What surfing goal drives the story of Chasing Mavericks?

Accepted Answer

Surfer Jay Moriarity sets out to ride the Northern California break known as Mavericks.

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