Movies and TV shows are a huge part of our lives, but there’s always more than meets the eye. From hidden production secrets to fascinating behind-the-scenes moments, the world of entertainment is full of surprises. Get ready to discover 20 unknown facts that will change the way you see your favorite movies and TV shows!

10/20
“Trojan War” earned $309 from a $15 million budget.

The 1997 film “Trojan War,” with a $15 million budget, grossed only $309 due to its limited release in two theaters for one week.

9/20
Abercrombie & Fitch offered “Jersey Shore” cast payment to avoid brand association.

In August 2011, Abercrombie & Fitch offered a substantial payment to “Jersey Shore” cast members to cease wearing their clothing, fearing brand image damage.

8/20
Krusty was initially Homer in disguise, hence their resemblance.

Krusty the Clown was initially crafted as a secret alter ego for Homer Simpson, which is why they share such a similar look.

7/20
Eva Longoria’s $6M rescue kept John Wick from cancellation.

With the film’s future uncertain and time running out, Eva Longoria came forward with $6 million, saving the project from cancellation—a decision she later described as “the best money I’ve ever spent.” That film was John Wick.

6/20
Weathers landed Apollo role by jokingly calling Stallone a fake actor.

Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker with limited acting experience, auditioned for Apollo Creed in Rocky. During the audition, he remarked he’d do better if “a real actor” were reading with him, not knowing he was speaking to Sylvester Stallone. Stallone found the comment perfect for Apollo’s character and cast Weathers in the role.

5/20
“Avatar 2” had a $2 billion break-even point and has now become the third highest-grossing movie.

“Avatar: The Way of Water” was so expensive to produce that, a month before its release, James Cameron stated it needed to become the third or fourth highest-grossing film in history, requiring about $2 billion in box office earnings, just to break even. The film has since surpassed those expectations, grossing $2.3 billion, which currently places it as the third highest-grossing movie of all time.

4/20
Heath Ledger declined to joke at the Oscars, firmly standing by Brokeback Mountain’s portrayal of love.

In 2007, Heath Ledger refused to present at the Oscars after being asked to make fun of the romantic relationship in Brokeback Mountain. He declined, stating, “It’s not a joke to me,” out of respect for the film’s message.

3/20
Peter Dante hasn’t appeared in Sandler films since 2013 incident.

Peter Dante, known for his roles in Adam Sandler movies, hasn’t appeared in one since 2013. This followed an incident where he allegedly called a hotel employee the N-word after the worker didn’t recognize him.

2/20
Brando used cue cards to enhance realism in his performances.

Marlon Brando often refused to memorize lines for films like The Godfather, relying instead on cue cards placed around the set. He believed this method made his acting feel more spontaneous and natural, better capturing the realism of actual conversations.

1/20
Scrubs uses real medical cases and accurately portrays hospitals.

Scrubs is known for accurately depicting hospital operations, with most of its medical cases inspired by real-life scenarios.