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!

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Deadpool’s 2004 joke linked his look to Ryan Reynolds.

In the 2004 comic series Cable & Deadpool #2, Deadpool humorously describes his appearance as resembling “Ryan Reynolds crossed with a Shar-Pei.” This meta-reference caught Ryan Reynolds’ attention, leading him to feel a unique connection to the character and consider himself destined for the role.

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Spielberg beat Cameron to “Jurassic Park” rights by hours.

In 1990, Steven Spielberg obtained the film rights to “Jurassic Park” mere hours before James Cameron. After seeing Spielberg’s film, Cameron admitted Spielberg was the right choice, as his own take would have been “Aliens with dinosaurs.”

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“Twin films”: similar movies released simultaneously by different studios.

“Twin films” are movies with similar plots released by different studios concurrently, often due to multiple companies investing in comparable scripts at the same time.

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Reynolds personally donated $10,000 to secure Bea Arthur’s image rights for Deadpool.

Ryan Reynolds spent $10,000 of his own money to secure the rights to feature Bea Arthur, of The Golden Girls, on a T-shirt worn by Deadpool in the movie. The payment was made as a donation to a charity chosen by her estate. Reynolds insisted on it, believing Deadpool wouldn’t be complete without Bea Arthur.

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Reeves utters 380 words in “John Wick 4.”

In “John Wick: Chapter 4,” Keanu Reeves delivers just 380 words throughout the film’s 169-minute runtime.