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Random Trivia For This Title: - Director Peter Weir filmed in the 1.66:1 ratio to make it feel more like a television show.
- When Andrew Niccol was going to direct, Gary Oldman was going to star.
- In an early scene on Truman and Meryl's kitchen table is a bottle of vitamin D - needed for those without exposure to the (real) sun.
- Harry Shearer plays Mike Michaelson, the host of the TV call-in show who interviews Christof. In Edtv, which is also about a man whose life is broadcast live 24 hours a day on television, he plays a similar character, the moderator of a TV show on which panelists discuss the phenomenon of EdTV.
- When Truman goes to visit Marlon at work, the outside view of the shop is a brief homage to [The Prisoner]. Look for the red and white awnings, and the cart (presumably Marlon's) with the single word "Goodies" printed in the Village font.
- Dennis Hopper was originally cast as Christof, but walked off the set after his first day. Ed Harris replaced him and went on to win the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor and an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
- Sam Raimi was considered to direct and had met with Jim Carrey.
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