Trivia: Hulk Hogan claimed he was offered the lead role in this film, which director Darren Aronofsky has disputed. Randy the Ram appears to be partially inspired by Hogan, given he was a megastar in the 80's, has bleach-blonde hair and a tanned skin complexion, and occasionally calls people "brother."
Trivia: The opening scene really was filmed in one shot with no breaks in filming; they rehearsed and had a run-through five times to get it right.
Trivia: Christian Bale was originally cast as George W. Bush, but left the production before filming started. Josh Brolin was cast at the last minute instead.
Trivia: When the armoured cars come under attack, the first one drives through a fence on fire and a Wilhelm scream can be heard.
Trivia: After Bender makes a point with the organic eye, there's a picture of Robot B-9 from the Lost in Space TV series on the wall.
Trivia: As Leela lands at the Demolition Derby, you see a knock-off Enterprise, and the Eagle 1 vessel from Space: 1999, among other recognizable ships.
Trivia: Keep watching the end credits for an additional scene.
Trivia: When Mauricio and Sarah receive the dress for baptizing a future daughter, they ponder over raising future children as Jewish or Catholics. Mauricio then says, "Who ever heard of Jewish Puerto Ricans?" John Leguizamo, who plays Mauricio, has children who are half Jewish.
Trivia: Though Simone speaks English with an adopted French accent, Stana Katic actually can speak French, and it is one of five foreign languages in which she's fluent.
Trivia: Julia Roberts, who plays Michael's mother, Lisa Taylor, is only nine years older than Ryan Reynolds.
Trivia: In real life, Mary secretly married her second husband, William Stafford, while Anne was still Queen. Henry and Anne did not approve because Stafford had a low social rank and little money. Mary was banished from court, and her parents and uncle disowned her. Her final interaction with Anne was probably when Anne sent her a golden cup and some money, but still would not allow her at court. She was probably not present at the execution of Anne, like in this movie.
Trivia: Arnetia Walker plays Martin Lawrence's mother in the movie, even though in real life she's only 9 years older than him.
Trivia: Elliot's line, "Be scientific, douchebag" was ad-libbed by Mark Wahlberg.