Question 1

Why was Kevin Costner specifically considered for the role of Earl Brooks?

Accepted Answer

Earl Brooks was written with Kevin Costner in mind to play him.

Question 2

What was the original plan for 'Mr. Brooks' beyond a single film?

Accepted Answer

According to interviews with Kevin Costner, this was supposed to be the first movie in a trilogy.

Question 3

How did Kevin Costner's reaction to the script lead to a celebration?

Accepted Answer

Kevin Costner thought the script was one of the most perfect he'd ever read, and after hearing this, the writers took a day off to celebrate.

Question 4

What attracted William Hurt to his role in 'Mr. Brooks'?

Accepted Answer

William Hurt took the role of Marshall because he loved the idea of someone going to an 'Addicts' Anonymous class as a cure for homicidal actions.

Question 5

What prayer does Mr. Brooks repeat, and what real-life connection does it have?

Accepted Answer

Mr. Brooks repeats the 'Serenity Prayer' by Reinhold Niebuhr, used in Alcoholics Anonymous since the early 1940s, as he visits AA meetings to curb his addiction.

Question 6

Which actor was the character Earl Brooks specifically written for?

Accepted Answer

Earl Brooks was written with Kevin Costner in mind to play him.

Question 7

What was Kevin Costner's reaction to reading the script for Mr. Brooks?

Accepted Answer

Kevin Costner thought it was one of the most perfect scripts he'd ever read, comparing it to only three others that made him feel that way.

Question 8

Why did William Hurt take the role of Marshall in Mr. Brooks?

Accepted Answer

William Hurt loved the idea of someone attending 'Addicts' Anonymous classes as a cure for homicidal actions.

Question 9

What prayer does Mr. Brooks repeat throughout the movie, and what is its connection to his addiction?

Accepted Answer

Mr. Brooks repeats the 'Serenity Prayer' by Reinhold Niebuhr, used in Alcoholics Anonymous since the 1940s, as he visits AA meetings to curb his murderous addiction.

Question 10

What was the original plan for Mr. Brooks according to Kevin Costner?

Accepted Answer

According to Kevin Costner, Mr. Brooks was supposed to be the first movie in a trilogy.

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