Question 1

What tragic event happened to director Adrienne Shelly shortly after completing the film?

Accepted Answer

Director Adrienne Shelly was killed shortly after the film was completed. Keri Russell recorded the DVD commentary in her place.

Question 2

Which actor played Ogie in the film and later reprised the role on Broadway?

Accepted Answer

Eddie Jemison played Ogie in the film and later played the same role in the Broadway musical adaptation.

Question 3

What significant change was made to a controversial bed scene during filming?

Accepted Answer

A bed scene originally ended in a sexual encounter described as 'kind of rapey,' but director Adrienne Shelly changed it on set to end with Earl quietly sleeping.

Question 4

Which festivals and awards recognized 'Waitress'?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the National Board of Review (2007 award), Locarno International Film Festival (2007 festival), and Independent Spirit Awards (2008 award).

Question 5

What personal life event inspired Adrienne Shelly while writing the screenplay?

Accepted Answer

Adrienne Shelly wrote the screenplay while she was pregnant with her daughter, Sophie Ostroy.

Question 6

What tragic event happened to the director shortly after the film was completed?

Accepted Answer

Director Adrienne Shelly was killed shortly after the film was completed. Keri Russell recorded the DVD commentary in her place.

Question 7

How did a line delivery during filming change a key scene between Jenna and Earl?

Accepted Answer

Jeremy Sisto's sympathetic delivery of "You're my sweet thing" caused Adrienne Shelly to reassess Earl's character, changing the scene from a sexual encounter to ending with Earl quietly sleeping.

Question 8

Which actor played Ogie in both the film and the Broadway musical adaptation?

Accepted Answer

Eddie Jemison played Ogie in the film and later reprised the role in the Broadway musical adaptation.

Question 9

What personal life event inspired Adrienne Shelly while writing the screenplay?

Accepted Answer

Adrienne Shelly wrote the screenplay while she was pregnant with her daughter, Sophie Ostroy.

Question 10

Which festivals and awards recognized 'Waitress'?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the Locarno International Film Festival (2007), National Board of Review (2007), and Independent Spirit Awards (2008).

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