Oscars 2023: Interesting facts about 'Everything Everywhere All at Once'

All of the CGI for the movie was created by five individuals in their bedrooms during the pandemic and they did not attend visual effects school

Instead of Michelle Yeoh, Jackie Chan was envisioned as the movie's main character in the original screenplay

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They incorporated genuine red carpet video from Michelle Yeoh's career in the kung fu/movie star universe, where Evelyn is essentially Yeoh

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With just one day remaining, the pandemic halted the filming

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In the film, both of the directors Daniels made an appearance

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In the Mood for Love was the inspiration for the soggy alleyway where Evelyn and Waymond converse in the movie star universe

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Initially, Awkwafina was considered for the character of Joy

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James Hong, who was 91 at the time of filming, had five stand-ins for the different action beats

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The name 'Jobu Tupaki' in the Telugu language translates to 'Pocket Gun

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Which fact shocked you the most ?

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