Question 1

What unusual show of support did Val Kilmer give Robert Downey Jr. during filming?

Accepted Answer

Val Kilmer refused to drink during the entire production as a show of support for Robert Downey Jr.'s recovery from alcohol and drugs.

Question 2

How did Val Kilmer come to be cast in the film?

Accepted Answer

Val Kilmer met Robert Downey Jr. at a Hollywood party, received the screenplay a week later, and agreed to do it before finishing reading it—learning Downey was already cast.

Question 3

Which major film festival selected 'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang'?

Accepted Answer

The film was an official selection at the Cannes Film Festival in 2005.

Question 4

What was the original title of the film before Val Kilmer suggested 'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang'?

Accepted Answer

The film was originally titled 'L.A.P.I.', then 'Bang!', before Val Kilmer suggested the final title to director Shane Black.

Question 5

What connection did Robert Downey Jr. see between his role in this film and playing Iron Man?

Accepted Answer

Robert Downey Jr. considered his role as Harry Lockhart his 'calling card' to playing Tony Stark/Iron Man, inspiring director Jon Favreau to cast him.

Question 6

How did Val Kilmer show support for Robert Downey Jr.'s recovery during filming?

Accepted Answer

Val Kilmer refused to drink during the entire production as a show of support for Robert Downey Jr.'s recovery from alcohol and drugs.

Question 7

What was the original title of the film before it became 'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang'?

Accepted Answer

The film was originally titled 'L.A.P.I.', then 'Bang!' before Val Kilmer suggested 'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang' to director Shane Black.

Question 8

Which role did Robert Downey Jr. consider his 'calling card' to playing Iron Man?

Accepted Answer

Robert Downey Jr. considered his role as Harry Lockhart his 'calling card' to playing Tony Stark/Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Question 9

What unusual voice role does Laurence Fishburne have in the film?

Accepted Answer

Laurence Fishburne provides the voice of the bear in the fake beer commercial.

Question 10

Which major film festival featured 'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang' in 2005?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Cannes Film Festival in 2005.

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