6 The Sound of Reagan’s Head Turning in The Exorcist is Actually Leather
The eerie sound of Reagan’s head spinning around in The Exorcist came from a rather surprising source. According to director William Friedkin’s autobiography, the noise is actually the sound created by twisting a leather wallet in front of a microphone.
7 Jim Caviezel Was Struck By Lightning During The Passion of the Christ
Jim Caviezel, who played Jesus in the movie, was struck by lightning during filming, as was the film’s assistant director, Jan Michelini. Perhaps even more surprisingly, this was Michelini’s second time getting struck by lightning—and living to tell the tale. And for more Hollywood trivia, check out these 30 Celebrities Who Are Amazing Artists on the Side.
8 Michael Caine Was So Frightened By Heath Ledger’s Joker He Forgot His Lines
Michael Caine, who played Alfred alongside Heath Ledger’s Joker in The Dark Knight, admitted that he was so frightened by his costar’s appearance that he drew a blank on his lines. “When the bloody door opened on that lift, he came tearing out. I forgot every line. Terrifying,” said Caine.
9 Live Birds Were Thrown at Tippi Hedren During the Making of The Birds
Actress Tippi Hedren’s response to the swarm of birds in the bedroom scene in The Birds was all too real. In fact, the actress says that director Alfred Hitchcock not only tied live birds to her costume, but had crew members toss real birds at her. “It was brutal and ugly and relentless,” she wrote in her memoir.
10 Chris Evans Wears a Plastic Jaw in The Avengers
In a post-credits scene in The Avengers, Chris Evans is the only character seen not eating. Apparently, this was because the actor was wearing a prosthetic jaw for the scene as a means of covering the beard he had been growing for Snowpiercer. And for more hilarity, check out The 30 Funniest Movie Lines of All Time.
