Question 1

Why did Sylvester Stallone describe the cryogenic freezing scene as terrifying?

Accepted Answer

Sylvester Stallone said the cryogenic freezing scene was 'probably the worst five hours I've ever had on movie sets... I was terrified.'

Question 2

What script change did Fred Dekker suggest to make the future setting more impactful?

Accepted Answer

Fred Dekker suggested adding a prologue set in 1996 to show Spartan and Phoenix in their natural environment first, saying 'If you don't show Kansas, Oz isn't all that special.'

Question 3

Why did Wesley Snipes have to slow down his martial arts moves in the film?

Accepted Answer

Wesley Snipes' kicks and punches were so fast they blurred on-camera, so producers asked him to slow them down to make them look better on film.

Question 4

What happened to Wesley Snipes' hair after filming, and who was inspired by his character's look?

Accepted Answer

Wesley Snipes hated his blond dye job and shaved his head after filming. NBA player Dennis Rodman later began dying his hair different colors, inspired by Simon Phoenix.

Question 5

Who was originally considered to play Simon Phoenix before Wesley Snipes?

Accepted Answer

Sylvester Stallone wanted Jackie Chan to play Simon Phoenix, but Chan declined because Asian audiences might react negatively to him playing a villain.

Question 6

Why did Sylvester Stallone call the cryogenic freezing scene 'probably the worst five hours' on set?

Accepted Answer

Sylvester Stallone described the cryogenic freezing scene as 'probably the worst five hours I've ever had on movie sets... I was terrified.'

Question 7

What script change did Fred Dekker suggest to make the future setting more impactful?

Accepted Answer

Fred Dekker suggested adding a prologue set in 1996 to showcase Spartan and Phoenix in their natural environment, saying 'If you don't show Kansas, Oz isn't all that special.'

Question 8

Why did Wesley Snipes have to slow down his martial arts moves in the film?

Accepted Answer

Wesley Snipes' kicks and punches were so fast they blurred on-camera, so producers asked him to slow them down to avoid looking lurchy and awkward.

Question 9

What happened to Wesley Snipes' hair after filming, and who was inspired by his look?

Accepted Answer

Wesley Snipes hated his blond dye job and shaved his head after filming. NBA player Dennis Rodman later began dying his hair different colors, inspired by Simon Phoenix.

Question 10

Who was originally considered to play Simon Phoenix before Wesley Snipes?

Accepted Answer

Sylvester Stallone wanted Jackie Chan to play Simon Phoenix, but Chan declined. Wesley Snipes was then asked but turned down the role several times before being convinced.

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