Question 1

Why did Rupert Everett initially turn down his role in The Next Best Thing?

Accepted Answer

Rupert Everett disliked the script and originally turned the role down. Paramount wanted him so much they offered him producing and writing credits plus the right to pick his co-star, which led to him choosing Madonna.

Question 2

What real-life location was used for Rupert Everett's character's house?

Accepted Answer

The house that Rupert Everett stays at is actually Cecil B. DeMille's old house.

Question 3

How did Madonna influence her character's profession in the film?

Accepted Answer

In the original script, Abbie worked as a swimming instructor. After reading it, Madonna decided that the character should be a yoga instructor instead.

Question 4

What custody conflict drives the plot of The Next Best Thing?

Accepted Answer

Best friends Abbie and Robert have a child together, but five years later Abbie falls in love with a straight man and wants to move away with their son Sam, leading to a nasty custody battle.

Question 5

Which actors were originally intended to star in The Next Best Thing during its 1995 development?

Accepted Answer

When the film was in development in 1995, Helen Hunt and Richard Dreyfuss were originally intended to star as Abbie and Robert respectively.

Question 6

Why did Rupert Everett initially turn down his role in The Next Best Thing?

Accepted Answer

Rupert Everett disliked the script and originally turned the role down. Paramount wanted him so much that they offered him producing and writing credits and the right to pick his co-star.

Question 7

What real-life location was used as Rupert Everett's character's house in the film?

Accepted Answer

The house that Rupert Everett stays at is actually Cecil B. DeMille's old house.

Question 8

How did Madonna influence her character's profession in The Next Best Thing?

Accepted Answer

In the original script, Abbie worked as a swimming instructor. After reading it, Madonna decided that the character should be a yoga instructor.

Question 9

What custody conflict drives the plot of The Next Best Thing?

Accepted Answer

Best friends Abbie and Robert have a child together. Five years later, Abbie falls in love with a straight man and wants to move away with their son Sam, leading to a nasty custody battle.

Question 10

Which actors were originally intended to star in The Next Best Thing during its 1995 development?

Accepted Answer

When the film was in development in 1995, Helen Hunt and Richard Dreyfuss were originally intended to star as Abbie and Robert respectively.

The Next Best Thing

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