During filming of the Shining, Stanley Kubrick would call Stephen King at 3am and ask him random questions like “do you believe in God?”

James Woods fired his agent after finding out that Quentin Tarantino wanted him for a role in Reservoir Dogs and the agent flopped the negotiations.

Christian Bale based parts of his performance as American Psycho Patrick Bateman on Tom Cruise after seeing him in an interview. Makes sense.

Adrian Brody gave up his phone, car, house and girlfriend to learn how to play the piano and feel the sadness necessary for his role in the Pianist.

James Cameron originally wanted OJ Simpson to play he Terminator but eventually decided no one would find him a convincing killer. OJ sure showed him.

Nicolas Cage almost played Superman in a 90’s reboot of the franchise.

In Django Unchained, the scene where Leonardo Dicaprio’s character cuts his hand on the table was completely unscripted. The blood was real, as was Kerri Washington’s reaction to having it smeared on her face.

Hitler’s favourite movies were King Kong and Snow White and The Seven Dwarves. Aww.

Anthony Hopkins (Hannibal Lector) never blinks once throughout the Silence of the Lambs.

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