Question 1

Why was James Doohan cast instead of William Shatner in Knight Rider 2000?

Accepted Answer

James Doohan was a last-minute replacement for William Shatner, who was originally wanted for a cameo but couldn't due to scheduling conflicts. Doohan, his Star Trek co-star, agreed to do it.

Question 2

What prediction about the 2000 US presidency did the film make?

Accepted Answer

The film predicts that Dan Quayle would be president of the United States in early 2000. At the time of release in 1991, Quayle was serving as vice president under George H. W. Bush.

Question 3

Why did the production use a modified Dodge Stealth instead of a Pontiac Banshee for KITT?

Accepted Answer

The production attempted to use a Pontiac Banshee concept car as KITT but couldn't secure one. They hired Jay Ohrberg's Star Cars Inc. to alter a 1991 Dodge Stealth as the Knight 4000.

Question 4

What was the fate of the proposed series that this movie was a pilot for?

Accepted Answer

The movie is a pilot for a proposed series starring Susan Norman and Carmen Argenziano. It was not picked up.

Question 5

What unusual method of punishment is used for criminals in the film's future setting?

Accepted Answer

In the future, guns are banned and criminals are frozen for the duration of their sentences.

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