Half-Assed Internet Research
Research attributes the concept to Eddie Murphy, describes Eartha Kitt’s objections and a deleted nude metal-detector gag, cites Jules and Jim as a structural influence, and explains how Lela Rochon’s feet were made less attractive.
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- Eddie Murphy is said to have created the film idea and taken it to Barry Blasstein and David Schepfeld.
- Eartha Kitt was reportedly hardest to cast because the original Lady Eloise material offended her, leading to joke changes.
- A deleted Newark Airport scene had Strangé remove a metal dress at security; footage was repurposed in the perfume commercial.
- Reginald Hudlin cited Jules and Jim as an influence on the Angela-Gerard-Marcus triangle.
- The production reportedly used makeup and fake ‘hammer time’ details to make the feet of the person transcribed as Lila Roshan look less attractive.