Question 1

What personal connection did Sandra Bullock have to the events of September 11, 2001?

Accepted Answer

Sandra Bullock was in New York City with her family and witnessed the second plane, United Airlines Flight 175, crashing into the World Trade Center's South Tower on September 11, 2001.

Question 2

Why was James Gandolfini's role cut from the film despite appearing in promotional materials?

Accepted Answer

James Gandolfini filmed scenes as someone meeting Sandra Bullock's character at grief counseling, but they were cut due to negative test audience reaction. His name still appears on promotional materials.

Question 3

How did director Stephen Daldry originally hope to time the film's release?

Accepted Answer

Director Stephen Daldry hoped the film would be completed for fall 2011 to coincide with the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, but it wasn't.

Question 4

How did Thomas Horn come to the attention of director Stephen Daldry?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Horn came to Stephen Daldry's attention when, at age 12, he won $31,800 on a 'Kids Week' episode of Jeopardy! that aired July 8, 2010.

Question 5

What drives the story of Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close?

Accepted Answer

A year after his father's death, a troubled young boy named Oskar discovers a mysterious key he believes was left by his father and embarks on a scavenger hunt to find the matching lock.

Question 6

What real-life 9/11 experience did Sandra Bullock have that connects to this film?

Accepted Answer

Sandra Bullock was in New York City with her family and witnessed the second plane, United Airlines Flight 175, crashing into the World Trade Center's South Tower on September 11, 2001.

Question 7

What was cut from the film due to negative test audience reaction?

Accepted Answer

James Gandolfini filmed scenes as someone who meets Sandra Bullock's character at grief counseling, but they were cut. His character was likely Ron from the book.

Question 8

How did the director originally hope to time the film's release?

Accepted Answer

Director Stephen Daldry hoped the film would be completed for fall 2011 to coincide with the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, but it wasn't.

Question 9

How did Thomas Horn come to the attention of director Stephen Daldry?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Horn came to Stephen Daldry's attention when, at age 12, he won $31,800 on a 'Kids Week' episode of Jeopardy! that aired July 8, 2010.

Question 10

What is the central quest that drives the story of Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close?

Accepted Answer

A year after his father's death, troubled young boy Oskar discovers a mysterious key he believes was left by his father and embarks on a scavenger hunt to find the matching lock.

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