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Trivia: So much pink paint was used for set production in this film that it actually led to a global shortage.

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Trivia: This film features appearances from WWE alumni John Cena and Dwayne Johnson. There used to be real-life acrimony between the two, as Cena was critical of Johnson for leaving the WWE to pursue a film career, alleging he abandoned his fans and the business he claimed to love. Cena would later apologize for this disposition after pursuing a film career of his own, acknowledging that he didn't make the effort to view things from Johnson's perspective.

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Trivia: The way Donna attempts to get the bus stopped is a direct nod to the 1994 movie Speed. The bus driver is even named Sam, the same as the driver in that film.

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Trivia: Lance Reddick, who played Charon in this series of films, died one week before this film was released.

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Trivia: The babysitter's name is Annie Wilkes, which is the same name as the main antagonist of Misery, another Stephen King story.

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Trivia: Josh Hartnett was one of the final 3 actors in the running to play Batman in Batman Begins, but withdrew. He later said he regretted his decision and wanted to work with Christopher Nolan, finally getting his chance here.

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Trivia: Michael Bond, the author of the Paddington book series, appears in this movie as a stamp.

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Trivia: Timothee Chalamet was often sick on set on this film because he had to eat so much chocolate and sweets throughout the production.

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