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Hawaii production and promotional details

The production is said to have filmed on Kauai, followed by discussion of Hawaii as a filmmaker family destination. Stiller, Downey, and Black promoted the film on American Idol; Rick Baker created Downey's makeup; the makeup reportedly took up to two hours. A Quint-like reveal for Four Leaf was reportedly rejected as one homage too many. Bill Hader reportedly became nervous at his audition after seeing Tom Cruise there as Les Grossman.

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  • The production is said to have filmed on Kauai, followed by discussion of Hawaii as a filmmaker family destination.
  • Stiller, Downey, and Black promoted the film on American Idol; Rick Baker created Downey's makeup; the makeup reportedly took up to two hours.
  • A Quint-like reveal for Four Leaf was reportedly rejected as one homage too many.
  • Bill Hader reportedly became nervous at his audition after seeing Tom Cruise there as Les Grossman.