Follow us on Google News
Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed
The success of themusical movieThe Greatest Showmanproves that dedication and effort can go a long way. There are only a few musicals that achieved such recognition, with the movie garnering $400 million globally against an $84 million budget. That is more than four times the profit!
Behind every project are the cast and crew working hand in hand to deliver the best performance for a musical that is based on real life. Indeed,The Greatest Showmanis the story of P.T. Barnum’s rise to fame in the world of circus. Here are other interesting behind-the-scenes facts about the film:
The Movie Took Nine Years To Make
The movie has been in production for several years starting in 2009. The reason behind the long delay was that studios did not want to invest in an original musical production. They were sort of reluctant because most movies in this genre weren’t that successful. Their unwillingness to invest was kind of understandable.
Rebecca Ferguson Did Not Sing “Never Enough”
One of the most powerful songs in the movie is Rebecca Ferguson’s performance of “Never Enough.” Although this is an original song, she did not sing it. American singer Loren Allred lent her voice to Ferguson’s character, Jenny Lind. The creative team thought it required a more powerful singer because the song required so much prowess.
Hugh Jackman Injured Himself
Dedication is a huge part of the acting business, and sometimes actors go to extreme lengths only to hurt themselves. Hugh Jackman went through a grueling process of rehearsals and studied his role deliberately. He had a nose surgery prior to filming the movie. The doctor told him not to stretch himself too far by singing. He went against the advice, and after one song, he found his nose bleeding.
The Costumes Came From A Circus Company
Thecostumesplay an important role in the movie. With all the dazzling and vibrant outfits they had to make, it would be difficult to get everything done on time. All the garments were borrowed from Feld Entertainment which owned Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
Caught In Real Fire
Sometimes accidents cannot be avoided especially for shows that require a lot of theatrics and pyrotechnics for that ‘wow effect’. In one scene, they had to make a fire that would burn the entire circus. The fire got out of control. Thankfully, no one was injured. There were five retired firemen on the set who helped put out the flames.
Anne Hathaway Almost Joined The Team
Jenny Lind is based on a real-life singer, and she is of Swedish origin. The role was written with Anne Hathaway in mind, but because they were looking for someone of Swedish descent, they chose Ferguson. Clearly, it could have been Hathaway’s another shot at musical movies.
Upbeat Music Style
The team chose anupbeat stylefor this original musical production which clearly does not match the era of the movie’s setting. It was to show that Barnum thinks ahead of his time. The people who wrote the songs are lyricists fromLa La Land.
Ariane Cruz
Senior Writer
Articles Published :3532
Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
More from Ariane Cruz
Fallout Season 2 Release Date Confirmed: 5 Post-Apocalyptic Shows to Watch While You Wait For Peak Cinema
‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Box Office: Scarlett Johansson Fails to Beat Chris Pratt in 1 Key Area
Game of Thrones: Every Main Villain From Each Season Ranked From Least to Most Impactful
Recommended
How Did Mila Kunis Prepare for Black Swan? Harsh 12 Hours Routine Details
Bella Ramsey’s Campaign to Become MCU’s Spider-Man: Is It Really That Absurd?
The Conjuring: Last Rites Faces Its Toughest Box-Office Battle After Rare WB Record
Bridgerton’s BTS Moment Proves the Netflix Show Is Against James Cameron’s Ways
Kevin Hart Is Trading Dwayne Johnson for Another WWE Star in New Netflix Film
Hugh JackmanRebecca FergusonThe Greatest ShowmanZac EfronZendaya
