Question 1

How did Eddie Murphy prepare to play Rasputia's bizarre personality?

Accepted Answer

Eddie Murphy was suggested to watch various American talk shows to build on Rasputia's bizarre and rude personality.

Question 2

What was the original tone of the movie according to Thandie Newton?

Accepted Answer

According to Thandie Newton, the movie was originally going to be darker, with a first draft involving Rasputia abusing Norbit to a much heavier extent than in the final film.

Question 3

Who wrote the script for Norbit?

Accepted Answer

Eddie Murphy wrote the script with his brother, Charlie Murphy, along with Jay Scherick and David Ronn.

Question 4

What transformation did Eddie Murphy undergo for his multiple roles?

Accepted Answer

To play Rasputia, Eddie Murphy underwent 2-3 hours of makeup and wore a 34-kilogram 'fat' suit. Playing Mr. Wong took 2-2.5 hours with gloves and dentures.

Question 5

What award recognition did Norbit receive?

Accepted Answer

Norbit was nominated for an Academy Award in 2008.

Question 6

What was involved in Eddie Murphy's transformation to play Rasputia and Mr. Wong?

Accepted Answer

For Rasputia, Eddie Murphy underwent 2-3 hours of makeup and wore a 34-kilogram fat suit. For Mr. Wong, it took 2-2.5 hours with gloves and dentures.

Question 7

How did Eddie Murphy develop Rasputia's outrageous personality?

Accepted Answer

Eddie Murphy was suggested to watch various American talk shows to build on Rasputia's bizarre and rude personality.

Question 8

What major award nomination did Norbit receive?

Accepted Answer

Norbit was nominated for an Academy Award in 2008.

Question 9

Why did Thandie Newton follow a strict diet during filming?

Accepted Answer

Thandie Newton followed a strict diet because the script described her character Kate as much thinner than a common girl, which also made Rasputia look heavier by contrast.

Question 10

How was the original version of Norbit different from the final film?

Accepted Answer

According to Thandie Newton, the first draft was darker and involved Rasputia abusing Norbit to a much heavier extent than in the final movie.

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