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Johnny Depp refused to appear in the film reporter Jason Stone.
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In the film, TV host Natalie Portman’s puppy is the pet of Lisa Marie, who plays the Martian girl.
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The military uniforms, tanks, jeeps, artillery and other equipment in the film are all from the 1950s.
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Tim Bolton used a real casino blasting scene in the film. After the filming, the area was converted into the parking lot of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
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Susan Sarandon was the first candidate to play Barbara Rand.
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Hugh Grant was the original candidate to play Donald Kessler.
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The producers had wanted to ask Meryl Streep and Stockart Jenning to play the first lady.
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Michael Fox suffered from Parkinson’s syndrome when he appeared in the film, so his left hand was visibly trembling when announcing the Martian’s arrival in Nevada.
Mars Attacks! behind the scenes gags
2021-10-22 14:30
Extended Reading
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Sue Ann Norris: I'll tell you one thing, they ain't gettin' the TV.
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Barbara Land: Know anyone who can fly a plane?
Byron Williams: Yeah, your husband Art.
Barbara Land: No... he's dead. I told him this was gonna happen.