Question 1

What controversial script bait-and-switch happened during production of Set Up?

Accepted Answer

Producers used a rewritten script to lock actors Bruce Willis and Ryan Phillippe, then reverted to the original draft to avoid paying WGA fees. Phillippe was furious when he received sides on the first day of shooting.

Question 2

How did Ryan Phillippe feel about his experience making Set Up?

Accepted Answer

He was disappointed with the final product, calling it "this terrible movie with 50 Cent" and saying he was "sold a bill of goods" that turned out different than promised.

Question 3

Which actress turned down a role in Set Up due to scheduling conflicts?

Accepted Answer

Mischa Barton turned down the role of Mia due to scheduling conflicts.

Question 4

What was the first film to star both 50 Cent and Bruce Willis together?

Accepted Answer

Set Up (2011) is the first film to star both Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson and Bruce Willis, though they later appeared together in two more films.

Question 5

What deadly choice does Sonny face when confronting his friend in Set Up?

Accepted Answer

After a heist betrayal, Sonny teams with mob boss Biggs for revenge. When finally facing his longtime friend, he must make a life-changing choice.

Question 6

What controversial script bait-and-switch tactic did producers use to secure Bruce Willis and Ryan Phillippe for Set Up?

Accepted Answer

Producers Emmett and Furla used a rewritten script to lock actors Bruce Willis and Ryan Phillippe, then reverted to the original draft to avoid paying WGA fees to the writer.

Question 7

Why was Ryan Phillippe furious when he arrived in Grand Rapids, Michigan to film Set Up?

Accepted Answer

Ryan Phillippe went ballistic when given sides for the first day's shoot because it wasn't the film he had signed on to star in.

Question 8

Which actor later called Set Up 'this terrible movie' and said they were 'sold a bill of goods'?

Accepted Answer

Ryan Phillippe expressed disappointment, calling it 'this terrible movie with 50 Cent' and saying he was 'sold a bill of goods' during promotion for The Lincoln Lawyer.

Question 9

What forced choice does Sonny face when confronting his longtime friend in Set Up?

Accepted Answer

When Sonny finally comes face to face with his longtime friend, he is forced to make a life-changing choice.

Question 10

Which two actors appear together in Set Up but don't share scenes in their subsequent collaborations?

Accepted Answer

Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson and Bruce Willis star together in Set Up but do not share scenes in their later films Fire with Fire (2012) or The Prince (2014).

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