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* During an intense scene as [[Calvin Candie]], [[Leonardo DiCaprio]] cut his hand on a glass and bled. This footage was used for the final version of the film.  
* During an intense scene as [[Calvin Candie]], [[Leonardo DiCaprio]] cut his hand on a glass and bled. This footage was used for the final version of the film.  
* Will Smith, Idris Elba, Chris Tucker, Terrence Howard, Michael Kenneth Williams, and Tyrese Gibson were all considered for the role of Django. Quentin Tarantino actually wrote the role with Smith in mind, and Smith's agents and manager wanted him to accept it, but Smith ultimately decided to pass. Tarantino then offered the part to Jamie Foxx, who accepted.
* Kevin Costner was cast as Ace Woody, but dropped out due to scheduling conflicts.
* Quentin Tarantino's first feature film not edited by [[Sally Menke]], who died in 2010.
* [[Kurt Russell]] replaced Kevin Costner. Russell and Costner appeared together in 3000 Miles to Graceland, and have both played lawman Wyatt Earp, in Tombstone and Wyatt Earp, respectively.
* Although the film is technically a part of the western genre, Quentin Tarantino preferred to refer to the film as a "southern" due to the films setting in America's deep south.
* [[Zoe Bell]] was considered for the role of [[Lara Lee Candie-Fitzwilly]].
* [[Sid Haig]] was considered for the role of [[Mr. Stonesipher]], so much so that casting director 'Victoria Thomas' informed Haig's agent "It's a lock". 'Quentin Tarantino' himself scheduled, and later canceled at the last minute, two auditions for Haig. Two months later, the role quietly went to [[David Steen]] instead. Tarantino being known for his extremely dry humor, this "prank" is presumably rooted in Haig turning down the role of Marcellus Wallace in Pulp Fiction 17 years previously.
* Quentin Tarantino wrote a role for Michael Kenneth Williams, but Williams had to turn it down due to scheduling conflicts with Boardwalk Empire.
* Whilst filming on location in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Director Quentin Tarantino rented out a local movie theater to show samurai and Western movies from his own personal collection.
* [[Joseph Gordon-Levitt]] was cast in a minor role as [[Jano]], but had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts with his directorial debut.
* Jamie Foxx used his own horse in the movie.
* This is the second time [[Jamie Foxx]] and [[Kerry Washington]] have portrayed a married couple. The two previously starred as Ray Charles and Della Bea Robinson in Ray.
* Sacha Baron Cohen was cast as Scotty and Kurt Russell was cast as Ace Woody but both dropped out due to scheduling conflicts.
* The final draft of the script is dated April 26th, 2011.
* Leonardo DiCaprio, who portrays villain [[Calvin Candie]] in this film, was originally the first actor choice for the role of antagonist Hans Landa in Quentin Tarantino's previous film Inglourious Basterds. However, Tarantino decided that a German-speaking actor should portray the character, and the part went to Christoph Waltz, who portrays Dr. King Schultz in this film, marking Waltz's second film collaboration with Tarantino.
* This film marks [[Samuel L. Jackson]]'s fifth film collaboration with director Quentin Tarantino. Jackson had previous roles in [[Pulp Fiction]], [[Jackie Brown]], [[Kill Bill]] and [[Inglourious Basterds]], all written and directed by Tarantino.
* Director Quentin Tarantino revealed at Comic-Con that Jamie Foxx and Kerry Washington's Characters are meant to be the great great great grandparents of the character John Shaft from the Shaft movies. An overt reference to this connection can be found in Kerry Washington's character's full name: Broomhilda Von Shaft.
* The film was shot in 130 days. This was Quentin Tarantino's longest shooting schedule for a singular film.
* Lady Gaga was considered for the role of Lara Lee Candie-Fitzwilly.
* Christoph Waltz was injured while training for his part.
* Amber Tamblyn plays the character "Daughter of a Son of a Gunfighter"; her real-life father, Russ Tamblyn, played the title role in the film Son of a Gunfighter.
* This is the first stand-alone film (not counting Grindhouse or Death Proof) directed by Quentin Tarantino which was not produced by [[Lawrence Bender]].
* Excluding films that the cast is billed alphabetically (Celebrity and Don's Plum) this is the first time in 16 years that Leonardo DiCaprio didn't get the top billing.


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Revision as of 18:00, 5 December 2012

  • Title is inspired by the 1966 Sergio Corbucci spaghetti western Django and its numerous unrelated sequels.
  • In the film Django wears a green jacket. This is the original jacket Little Joe (Michael Landon) wore on the Western TV series Bonanza.
  • During an intense scene as Calvin Candie, Leonardo DiCaprio cut his hand on a glass and bled. This footage was used for the final version of the film.
  • Will Smith, Idris Elba, Chris Tucker, Terrence Howard, Michael Kenneth Williams, and Tyrese Gibson were all considered for the role of Django. Quentin Tarantino actually wrote the role with Smith in mind, and Smith's agents and manager wanted him to accept it, but Smith ultimately decided to pass. Tarantino then offered the part to Jamie Foxx, who accepted.
  • Kevin Costner was cast as Ace Woody, but dropped out due to scheduling conflicts.
  • Quentin Tarantino's first feature film not edited by Sally Menke, who died in 2010.
  • Kurt Russell replaced Kevin Costner. Russell and Costner appeared together in 3000 Miles to Graceland, and have both played lawman Wyatt Earp, in Tombstone and Wyatt Earp, respectively.
  • Although the film is technically a part of the western genre, Quentin Tarantino preferred to refer to the film as a "southern" due to the films setting in America's deep south.
  • Sid Haig was considered for the role of Mr. Stonesipher, so much so that casting director 'Victoria Thomas' informed Haig's agent "It's a lock". 'Quentin Tarantino' himself scheduled, and later canceled at the last minute, two auditions for Haig. Two months later, the role quietly went to David Steen instead. Tarantino being known for his extremely dry humor, this "prank" is presumably rooted in Haig turning down the role of Marcellus Wallace in Pulp Fiction 17 years previously.
  • Quentin Tarantino wrote a role for Michael Kenneth Williams, but Williams had to turn it down due to scheduling conflicts with Boardwalk Empire.
  • Whilst filming on location in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Director Quentin Tarantino rented out a local movie theater to show samurai and Western movies from his own personal collection.
  • Joseph Gordon-Levitt was cast in a minor role as Jano, but had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts with his directorial debut.
  • Jamie Foxx used his own horse in the movie.
  • This is the second time Jamie Foxx and Kerry Washington have portrayed a married couple. The two previously starred as Ray Charles and Della Bea Robinson in Ray.
  • Sacha Baron Cohen was cast as Scotty and Kurt Russell was cast as Ace Woody but both dropped out due to scheduling conflicts.
  • The final draft of the script is dated April 26th, 2011.
  • Leonardo DiCaprio, who portrays villain Calvin Candie in this film, was originally the first actor choice for the role of antagonist Hans Landa in Quentin Tarantino's previous film Inglourious Basterds. However, Tarantino decided that a German-speaking actor should portray the character, and the part went to Christoph Waltz, who portrays Dr. King Schultz in this film, marking Waltz's second film collaboration with Tarantino.
  • Director Quentin Tarantino revealed at Comic-Con that Jamie Foxx and Kerry Washington's Characters are meant to be the great great great grandparents of the character John Shaft from the Shaft movies. An overt reference to this connection can be found in Kerry Washington's character's full name: Broomhilda Von Shaft.
  • The film was shot in 130 days. This was Quentin Tarantino's longest shooting schedule for a singular film.
  • Lady Gaga was considered for the role of Lara Lee Candie-Fitzwilly.
  • Christoph Waltz was injured while training for his part.
  • Amber Tamblyn plays the character "Daughter of a Son of a Gunfighter"; her real-life father, Russ Tamblyn, played the title role in the film Son of a Gunfighter.
  • This is the first stand-alone film (not counting Grindhouse or Death Proof) directed by Quentin Tarantino which was not produced by Lawrence Bender.
  • Excluding films that the cast is billed alphabetically (Celebrity and Don's Plum) this is the first time in 16 years that Leonardo DiCaprio didn't get the top billing.

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