Question 1

What extreme method did Adrien Brody use to prepare for his role as Jack Starks?

Accepted Answer

Adrien Brody did sessions in an isolation tank, performed prison exercises, and went on a protein diet for his role as war veteran Jack Starks.

Question 2

How did Keira Knightley's real-life illness help her get cast in The Jacket?

Accepted Answer

Keira Knightley credits the food poisoning she had during her audition for landing her the part of a sickly alcoholic.

Question 3

What literary work inspired The Jacket's story?

Accepted Answer

The film is based on the story "The Star Rover" by Jack London, which was inspired by his interviews with Ed Morrell, a prisoner who endured straitjacket torture and learned self-hypnosis.

Question 4

Where were the mental hospital scenes filmed, and what happened to the location after production?

Accepted Answer

Scenes were shot at the former Bangour Village Hospital in Scotland. After filming, housing plans were scrapped, the building still stands, attracts ghost hunters, and is now a construction site for new villas.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in The Jacket?

Accepted Answer

A military veteran journeys into the future, where he can foresee his death and must answer questions that could save his life and those he loves.

Question 6

What extreme method did Adrien Brody use to authentically portray his character's despair in The Jacket?

Accepted Answer

Adrien Brody asked director John Maybury to keep him locked in a body drawer even when not filming, leading to real sobbing captured on camera. [7]

Question 7

How did Keira Knightley's audition for The Jacket help her land the role?

Accepted Answer

Keira Knightley credits food poisoning during her audition for helping her land the part of a sickly alcoholic. [8]

Question 8

What literary work inspired The Jacket, and what real-life story influenced it?

Accepted Answer

The film is based on Jack London's story "The Star Rover," which was inspired by interviews with Ed Morrell, a prisoner tortured with a tight straitjacket at San Quentin. [9]

Question 9

What unusual preparation did Adrien Brody undergo for his role as war veteran Jack Starks?

Accepted Answer

Adrien Brody did sessions in an isolation tank, performed prison exercises, and went on a protein diet for his role. [10]

Question 10

Where were the mental hospital scenes in The Jacket filmed, and what happened to the location afterward?

Accepted Answer

Scenes were shot at Bangour Village Hospital in Scotland. After filming, housing plans were scrapped, and the abandoned hospital now attracts ghost hunters and is a building site. [11]

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