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Over the years, there have been various forms of media dedicated to highlighting the amusing mistakes left by directors in their films. These include TV shows, websites, and YouTube channels. One example is the appearance of a car in the background of a scene in 'Braveheart'... It's important to remember that even the biggest blockbusters in history contain mistakes that often go unnoticed. In fact, these mistakes can sometimes enhance the overall film viewing experience, as a skilled director knows that reality can be stranger than fiction.
Take a look at the gallery to discover some of the most noteworthy actor mistakes that made it into the final version of a film, ultimately adding something truly invaluable to the overall production.
In the 2017 remake of 'Baywatch' featuring Zac Efron and Dwayne Johnson, the famous slo-mo running scene was filmed. However, Efron unexpectedly stumbled and fell, ending up in the sand. This fall was not planned, but it matched the scene so perfectly that they decided to keep it.
In this 1992 drama, Al Pacino stars as a tenacious colonel who suffers from a vision impairment. Pacino diligently prepared for the role, teaching himself to maintain an unfocused gaze in order to deliver a more genuine performance. However, this commitment to realism came at a cost, as he actually struggled with his vision and accidentally stumbled over a garbage bin while walking on the street. Interestingly enough, the director chose to incorporate this incident into the film since it aligned with the storyline.
Chris Pratt, known for his role in the 'Guardians of the Galaxy' franchise, had a comical mishap while filming. During a scene where he is holding a valuable orb, Pratt accidentally drops it and quickly exits the shot to retrieve it. Although unintentional, this incident brought some additional humor to the scene. Pratt's portrayal of a clumsy superhero seemingly allowed him to get away with real-life blunders on set.
In a moment of despair, Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn kicks a helmet in anger and falls to the ground with a cry. This display of emotion was not simply a great feat of acting, as Mortensen actually broke two of his toes when he kicked the helmet!
During the notable drawing scene, a young Leonardo DiCaprio became flustered when Kate Winslet undressed, causing him to fumble his line. He initially instructed her to lie down on the bed, but quickly corrected himself, realizing he was meant to say couch.
Could it be a Freudian slip? The nervousness mirrored the character's experience, thus the mistake remained.
Jim Carrey did an outstanding job playing the Grinch in the movie. He was so good that he went above and beyond what was expected of him. During a scene where he was supposed to angrily pull a tablecloth off a table, causing the items to fall to the ground, Carrey accidentally pulled off the tablecloth flawlessly without disturbing anything. To make up for this mistake, he quickly came up with a solution and knocked everything off the table with his hands.
Ian McKellen portrays the formidable character of Gandalf in the 'The Lord of the Rings' films. As a companion to the hobbits, he finds it challenging to adapt to their cozy residences. During a particular moment when he visits Ian Holm's portrayal of Bilbo Baggins, he accidentally collides with the low door frame! Despite not being planned, this unplanned occurrence turned out to be a perfect fit for the scene.
In the film 'Rain Man', during a scene where Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise are squeezed into a phonebooth, Hoffman managed to incorporate an unplanned fart. Both actors handled it well, with Cruise delivering a flawless reaction, resulting in its inclusion in the final version.
During the filming of Zoolander, Ben Stiller unintentionally created a comedic scene for his character. While David Duchovny's character, a hand model, was explaining the villain's plot, Stiller forgot his next line and simply repeated his question, "But why male models?" Duchovny went along with it, acting as if Zoolander didn't comprehend the explanation. This mistake turned out to be one of the funniest moments for Stiller's famously dim-witted character.
The emergence of Ursula Andress from the sea in her white bikini is a cherished moment in the James Bond films. In a contemporary take, 'Casino Royale' (2006) surprises viewers with an impressively fit Daniel Craig emerging from the ocean. Intriguingly, this scene was not originally planned in the script.
They required a shot of him swimming, but during the attempt to film the scene, he encountered a sand bank in the water and had to rise and proceed on foot. The cameras were recording, and they soon realized that he had fortuitously replicated the renowned scene!
Tom Felton portrayed Draco Malfoy, the snarky and villainous character. In a scene, Harry Potter disguises himself as one of Draco's companions using a potion but inadvertently leaves his glasses on. When questioned about them, he clumsily offers that he was reading. Forgetting his intended dialogue, Felton spontaneously responds, "I didn't know you could read." This unplanned remark added an unexpected touch to the scene.
Dustin Hoffman and John Voight are a dream team in this New York-based drama. Hoffman, who we already know is the king of improvisation, almost got run over by a car while filming a scene on the streets of the Big Apple.
He was walking and talking when suddenly a taxi enters the shot and prompts Hoffman's famous improvised line: "Hey! I’m walking here!"
During the production of 'The Usual Suspects,' director Bryan Singer encountered a challenge while filming a notable scene featuring a high-profile cast. Benicio del Toro was making his co-stars laugh by farting between takes, causing his co-stars to burst out laughing, much to Singer's annoyance. Although the scene was initially intended to be serious, the director eventually resorted to embracing humorous takes where the cast struggled to maintain a straight face.
Jim Carrey portrays the theatrical and malevolent Count Olaf in the film adaptation of 'Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events.' When the Baudelaire orphans inform him of their parents death, Carrey decides to re-do his reaction to the news. He even calls out "line!" and gestures off-screen to the script supervisor. It played perfectly with his character's narcissism and lack of empathy, so they kept it in!
The character of the clumsy storm trooper in 'A New Hope' has gained a special place in the hearts of 'Star Wars' fans. In a scene where a group of storm troopers confidently enter a room with their guns raised, one trooper at the back accidentally hits his head on the door frame, much to the amusement of viewers. To highlight this comedic moment, George Lucas later included additional sound effects in updated versions of the film.
In 2011, Dwayne Johnson became a part of the 'Fast & Furious' franchise, taking on the role of Hobbs. One of his spontaneous conversations resulted in a hilarious scene in 'Fast & Furious 6.'
Hobbs faces criticism upon his arrival at a barbeque, with one character remarking, "Hey Mia, you better hide your baby oil!" Johnson cleverly retorts with an unscripted line, stating, "You better hide that big-a** forehead." Ludacris is taken aback by the unexpected joke and genuinely spits out his drink. This authentic interaction remains in the final version.
In the movie, Napoleon's brother, portrayed by Aaron Ruell, embarks on a journey with their father to pursue a career as a door-to-door Tupperware salesman. During one of his sales pitches, he endeavors to showcase the durability of the Tupperware by driving his van over it, demonstrating that it remains intact. Unexpectedly, the Tupperware box shatters into pieces, but Ruell remains in character and adapts on the spot. The resulting scene turned out to be considerably more amusing than the original, compelling the filmmakers to include it in the final cut of the movie.
Martin Sheen embraced method acting to portray the role of a distressed military officer in 'Apocalypse Now.' During the scene where his character becomes heavily intoxicated and experiences a breakdown in his hotel room, Sheen authentically became heavily intoxicated and had a breakdown in an actual hotel room. He was so immersed in the role that he inadvertently shattered a mirror with his hand and proceeded to roll on the bed, leaving traces of blood on the sheets.
Hardcore fans of 'The Princess Diaries' may remember a scene where Anne Hathaway is hanging out on the bleachers at her school. As she steps from one to the other, her foot slips between the benches and she lands on her behind! It totally fits with her awkward character, but was a genuine accident.
In this scene from 'Almost Famous,' Kate Hudson's Penny asks Patrick Fugit's William if he wants to go to Morocco with her. He answers "yes," but apparently Fugit wasn't happy with his delivery of the line so he says, "Ask me again," and answers again. The director loved the interaction so much that he used it in the final cut. It's a sweet moment, and far more interesting than original scene.
In this iconic moment from the movie 'Blazing Saddles,' Gene Wilder delivers the renowned "moron" speech. Cleavon Little, tasked with maintaining a serious expression, visibly grapples with his composure. Eventually, he succumbs to laughter, abandoning his character. This heartwarming instant truly captures the essence of the scene.
In Stanley Kubrick's 'Dr. Strangelove,' George C. Scott delivers a dynamic portrayal of General Turgidson. While delivering an animated speech, Scott unintentionally falls down the steps but promptly resumes speaking without breaking character. This spontaneous incident aligned seamlessly with the character's frenzied nature, prompting Kubrick to include it in the final cut.
In the film adaptation of 'The Outsiders,' the role of Dally, a suave teenage gangster, is portrayed by Matt Dillon. In one particular scene, Dally visits a movie theater and attempts to flirt with the girl sitting in front of him. However, his attempts to appear cool result in him falling out of his chair. Interestingly, this hilarious moment was not scripted and happened spontaneously.
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Over the years, there have been various forms of media dedicated to highlighting the amusing mistakes left by directors in their films. These include TV shows, websites, and YouTube channels. One example is the appearance of a car in the background of a scene in 'Braveheart'... It's important to remember that even the biggest blockbusters in history contain mistakes that often go unnoticed. In fact, these mistakes can sometimes enhance the overall film viewing experience, as a skilled director knows that reality can be stranger than fiction.
Take a look at the gallery to discover some of the most noteworthy actor mistakes that made it into the final version of a film, ultimately adding something truly invaluable to the overall production.