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* OnSetInjury: Australian stuntman Scott [=McLean=] suffered critical brain damage while filming The Hangover Part II in Bangkok after a taxi he was leaning out of the window of failed to dodge another vehicle, causing his head to collide with it. Creator/WarnerBros then issued a statement stating him was put into a medically induced coma, and were reportedly paying his hospital bills. He soon recovered, stating he had suffered "likely permanent brain and physical injuries" before suing the studio for unspecified damages.
* TheOtherMarty: Creator/MelGibson was originally supposed to have a cameo as a tattoo artist, but WordOfGod states that this fell through after cast and crew objected to his involvement[[note]]Supposedly Gibson responded by pointing out that they [[JerkassHasAPoint had no problem on hiring]] Creator/MikeTyson, a ''convicted rapist'', for three movies[[/note]]. The role then went to Cooper's ''Film/TheATeam'' co-star Creator/LiamNeeson, and the scene was filmed, until it required re-shooting with new expository dialogue after some editing. Neeson was unavailable for the reshoot due to scheduling conflicts, so the entire scene was re-shot with director Nick Cassavetes in the role.



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** Creator/MelGibson was originally supposed to have a cameo as a tattoo artist, but WordOfGod states that this fell through after cast and crew objected to his involvement[[note]]Supposedly Gibson responded by pointing out that they [[JerkassHasAPoint had no problem on hiring]] Creator/MikeTyson, a ''convicted rapist'', for three movies[[/note]]. The role then went to Cooper's ''Film/TheATeam'' co-star Creator/LiamNeeson, and the scene was filmed, until it required re-shooting with new expository dialogue after some editing. Neeson was unavailable for the reshoot due to scheduling conflicts, so the entire scene was re-shot with director Nick Cassavetes in the role.
** At one point, Creator/ZacEfron was rumored to have a role in the film. Creator/CharlieSheen was also considered for a part.


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** Creator/MelGibson was originally supposed to have a cameo as a tattoo artist, but WordOfGod states that this fell through after cast and crew objected to his involvement[[note]]Supposedly Gibson responded by pointing out that they [[JerkassHasAPoint had no problem on hiring]] Creator/MikeTyson, a ''convicted rapist'', for three movies[[/note]]. The role then went to Cooper's ''Film/TheATeam'' co-star Creator/LiamNeeson, and the scene was filmed, until it required re-shooting with new expository dialogue after some editing. Neeson was unavailable for the reshoot due to scheduling conflicts, so the entire scene was re-shot with director Nick Cassavetes in the role.
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WhatCouldHaveBeen: At one point, Creator/ZacEfron was rumored to have a role in the film. Creator/CharlieSheen was also considered for a part.

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** Polish version went for a pun-based title with "Kac Vegas" ("kac" being the Polish word for hangover). Oddly, they kept the title even as sequels moved to different locales - second film became "Kac Vegas in Bangkok", and third was simply "Kac Vegas III".
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** In Latin America, the trilogy is known as "¿Qué Pasó Ayer?" (translated as ''"What Happened Yesterday?"'').
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** Creator/MelGibson was originally supposed to have a cameo as a tattoo artist, but WordOfGod states that this fell through after cast and crew objected to his involvement[[note]]Supposedly Gibson responded by pointing out that they [[JerkassHasAPoint had no problem on hiring]] Creator/MikeTyson, a ''convicted rapist'', for three movies[[/note]]. The role then went to Cooper's ''Film/TheATeam'' co-star Creator/LiamNeeson was then cast in the role, and the scene was filmed, until the scene required re-shooting with new expository dialogue after some editing. Neeson was unavailable for the reshoot due to scheduling conflicts, so the entire scene was shot with Nick Cassavetes in the role.

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** Creator/MelGibson was originally supposed to have a cameo as a tattoo artist, but WordOfGod states that this fell through after cast and crew objected to his involvement[[note]]Supposedly Gibson responded by pointing out that they [[JerkassHasAPoint had no problem on hiring]] Creator/MikeTyson, a ''convicted rapist'', for three movies[[/note]]. The role then went to Cooper's ''Film/TheATeam'' co-star Creator/LiamNeeson was then cast in the role, Creator/LiamNeeson, and the scene was filmed, until the scene it required re-shooting with new expository dialogue after some editing. Neeson was unavailable for the reshoot due to scheduling conflicts, so the entire scene was shot re-shot with director Nick Cassavetes in the role.
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* SeparatedAtBirthCasting: The casting director did a stand-up job on selecting child versions of the Wolfpack gang, Chow included.

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* SeparatedAtBirthCasting: The casting director did a stand-up job on selecting child versions of the Wolfpack gang, Chow included.included, for the {{Flashback}} scene.
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* SeparatedAtBirthCasting: The casting director did a stand-up job on selecting child versions of the Wolfpack gang, Chow included.
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* The film is titled ''"Very Bad Trip"'' in France, per a bizarre trend that had French marketing departments re-title films -- ''still in English'' -- based on previous successful and unrelated comedies, ''Film/VeryBadThings'' ([[GermansLoveDavidHasselhoff in France at the time]]) in this case. Then plenty of unrelated comedies that followed would be retitled with "Trip" in France, such as ''Film/GetHimToTheGreek'' (''"American Trip"'').
* In Russia the series is known as "The Bachelor Party", despite the third movie having no bachelor parties.

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* ** The film is titled ''"Very Bad Trip"'' in France, per a bizarre trend that had French marketing departments re-title films -- ''still in English'' -- based on previous successful and unrelated comedies, ''Film/VeryBadThings'' ([[GermansLoveDavidHasselhoff in France at the time]]) in this case. Then plenty of unrelated comedies that followed would be retitled with "Trip" in France, such as ''Film/GetHimToTheGreek'' (''"American Trip"'').
* ** In Russia the series is known as "The Bachelor Party", despite the third movie having no bachelor parties.

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* CompletelyDifferentTitle: The film is titled ''"Very Bad Trip"'' in France, per a bizarre trend that had French marketing departments re-title films -- ''still in English'' -- based on previous successful and unrelated comedies, ''Film/VeryBadThings'' ([[GermansLoveDavidHasselhoff in France at the time]]) in this case. Then plenty of unrelated comedies that followed would be retitled with "Trip" in France, such as ''Film/GetHimToTheGreek'' (''"American Trip"'').

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The film is titled ''"Very Bad Trip"'' in France, per a bizarre trend that had French marketing departments re-title films -- ''still in English'' -- based on previous successful and unrelated comedies, ''Film/VeryBadThings'' ([[GermansLoveDavidHasselhoff in France at the time]]) in this case. Then plenty of unrelated comedies that followed would be retitled with "Trip" in France, such as ''Film/GetHimToTheGreek'' (''"American Trip"'').Trip"'').
* In Russia the series is known as "The Bachelor Party", despite the third movie having no bachelor parties.
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** Creator/PaulRudd turned down the role of Phil Wenneck. Creator/JoshLucas, Creator/VinceVaughn, Creator/JoshHartnett and Creator/EthanEmbry were also considered.
** Creator/BreckinMeyer and Creator/SethRogen were considered for Stu Price.

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** Creator/PaulRudd turned down the role of Phil Wenneck. Creator/JoshLucas, Creator/VinceVaughn, Creator/JoshHartnett and Creator/EthanEmbry Creator/VinceVaughn were also considered.
** Creator/BreckinMeyer and Creator/SethRogen were was considered for Stu Price.



* According to Bradley Cooper, [[UnusuallyUninterestingSight nobody in Las Vegas during shooting of the first film ever stopped to watch]], or were even bothered by the fact that he was walking around with giant (fake) tiger scratches on his neck.

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* According to Bradley Cooper, [[UnusuallyUninterestingSight nobody in Las Vegas during shooting of the first film ever stopped to watch]], or were even bothered by the fact that he was walking around with giant (fake) tiger scratches on his neck.neck.
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* ActorAllusion: The use of Music/KanyeWest's "Can't Tell Me Nothing" may be in reference to [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2bCc0EGP6U Zach Galifianakis's earlier music video for the song]].



* WagTheDirector: In the original script Alan, was meant to have his beard shaved instead of his head. Creator/ZachGalifianakis refused.



** In the original script Alan, was meant to have his beard shaved instead of his head. Creator/ZachGalifianakis refused.



* ActorAllusion
** Marshall quotes [[Film/TheBigLebowski Walter Sobchak]] verbatim at least twice.
** Leslie Chow seems to be an excellent shot with a [[Series/{{Community}} paintball gun]].
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* CompletelyDifferentTitle: The film is titled ''"Very Bad Trip"'' in France, per a bizarre trend that had French marketing departments re-title films -- ''still in English'' -- based on previous successful and unrelated comedies, ''Film/VeryBadThings'' in this case. Then plenty of unrelated comedies that followed would be retitled with "Trip" in France, such as ''Film/GetHimToTheGreek'' (''"American Trip"'').

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* CompletelyDifferentTitle: The film is titled ''"Very Bad Trip"'' in France, per a bizarre trend that had French marketing departments re-title films -- ''still in English'' -- based on previous successful and unrelated comedies, ''Film/VeryBadThings'' ([[GermansLoveDavidHasselhoff in France at the time]]) in this case. Then plenty of unrelated comedies that followed would be retitled with "Trip" in France, such as ''Film/GetHimToTheGreek'' (''"American Trip"'').
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* CompletelyDifferentTitle: The film is titled ''"Very Bad Trip"'' in France, per a bizarre trend that had French marketing departments re-title films -- ''still in English'' -- based on previous successful and unrelated comedies, ''Film/VeryBadThings'' in this case. Then plenty of unrelated comedies that followed would be retitled with "Trip" in France, such as ''Film/GetHimToTheGreek'' (''"American Trip"'').
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* UnintentionalPeriodPiece: The film managed to become this through a brief shot late in the film of a billboard advertising entertainer Danny Gans and his show in Las Vegas. Gans died a month before the film opened.
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* StarMakingRole: Basically all three leads. Creator/ZachGalifianakis got the most immediate attention; Creator/BradleyCooper got equal billing with Creator/LiamNeeson in the film version of ''Film/TheATeam''; Creator/EdHelms has a number of lead comic roles in production and received an increased role on ''Series/TheOfficeUS''. Additionally counted as a BreakoutRole for Creator/KenJeong, who saw himself cast as a supporting player in a number of major Hollywood films immediately afterward. He also ended up becoming a main cast member on ''Series/{{Community}}''.

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* StarMakingRole: Basically all three leads. Creator/ZachGalifianakis got the most immediate attention; Creator/BradleyCooper got equal billing with Creator/LiamNeeson in the film version of ''Film/TheATeam''; Creator/EdHelms has a number of lead comic roles in production and received an increased role on ''Series/TheOfficeUS''. Additionally counted as a BreakoutRole StarMakingRole for Creator/KenJeong, who saw himself cast as a supporting player in a number of major Hollywood films immediately afterward. He also ended up becoming a main cast member on ''Series/{{Community}}''.
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** Creator/MelGibson was originally supposed to have a cameo as a tattoo artist, but WordOfGod states that this fell through after cast and crew objected to his involvement. The role then went to Cooper's ''Film/TheATeam'' co-star Creator/LiamNeeson was then cast in the role, and the scene was filmed, until the scene required re-shooting with new expository dialogue after some editing. Neeson was unavailable for the reshoot due to scheduling conflicts, so the entire scene was shot with Nick Cassavetes in the role.

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** Creator/MelGibson was originally supposed to have a cameo as a tattoo artist, but WordOfGod states that this fell through after cast and crew objected to his involvement.involvement[[note]]Supposedly Gibson responded by pointing out that they [[JerkassHasAPoint had no problem on hiring]] Creator/MikeTyson, a ''convicted rapist'', for three movies[[/note]]. The role then went to Cooper's ''Film/TheATeam'' co-star Creator/LiamNeeson was then cast in the role, and the scene was filmed, until the scene required re-shooting with new expository dialogue after some editing. Neeson was unavailable for the reshoot due to scheduling conflicts, so the entire scene was shot with Nick Cassavetes in the role.
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* IronyAsSheIsCast: Ironically, Creator/BradleyCooper is a teetotaler in real life. He quit drinking at age 29.

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* IronyAsSheIsCast: [[IronyAsSheIsCast Irony as He is Cast]]: Ironically, Creator/BradleyCooper is a teetotaler in real life. He quit drinking at age 29.
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* TheWikiRule: [[http://thehangover.wikia.com/wiki/Hangover_Wiki The Hangover Wiki]].
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* UnintentionalPeriodPiece: The film managed to become this through a brief shot late in the film of a billboard advertising entertainer Danny Gans and his show in Las Vegas. Gans died a month before the film opened.

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* ActorAllusion: The use of Kanye West's "Can't Tell Me Nothing" may be in reference to [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2bCc0EGP6U Zach Galifianakis's earlier music video for the song]].

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* ActorAllusion: The use of Kanye West's Music/KanyeWest's "Can't Tell Me Nothing" may be in reference to [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2bCc0EGP6U Zach Galifianakis's earlier music video for the song]].



* StarMakingRole: Basically all three leads. Zack Galifianakis got the most immediate attention; Bradley Cooper got equal billing with Creator/LiamNeeson in the film version of ''Film/TheATeam''; Ed Helms has a number of lead comic roles in production and received an increased role on ''Series/TheOfficeUS''. Additionally counted as a BreakoutRole for Ken Jeong, who saw himself cast as a supporting player in a number of major Hollywood films immediately afterward. He also ended up becoming a main cast member on ''Series/{{Community}}''.
* WhatCouldHaveBeen: LindsayLohan was originally supposed to play Jade, but she turned down the role because she didn't like the script, and she [[ItWillNeverCatchOn didn't think the film would be that successful.]] Despite the film's huge box-office success, she went on record saying she didn't regret her decision, even though many people think it could've resuscitated her career.

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* IronyAsSheIsCast: Ironically, Creator/BradleyCooper is a teetotaler in real life. He quit drinking at age 29.
* StarMakingRole: Basically all three leads. Zack Galifianakis Creator/ZachGalifianakis got the most immediate attention; Bradley Cooper Creator/BradleyCooper got equal billing with Creator/LiamNeeson in the film version of ''Film/TheATeam''; Ed Helms Creator/EdHelms has a number of lead comic roles in production and received an increased role on ''Series/TheOfficeUS''. Additionally counted as a BreakoutRole for Ken Jeong, Creator/KenJeong, who saw himself cast as a supporting player in a number of major Hollywood films immediately afterward. He also ended up becoming a main cast member on ''Series/{{Community}}''.
* WhatCouldHaveBeen: LindsayLohan ThrowItIn:
** Creator/EdHelms and Creator/ZachGalifianakis's songs ("Stu's Song" and "Three Best Friends", respectively) were improvised.
** Galifianakis improvised the line "I didn't know they gave out rings at the Holocaust". The initial line had Alan making a sexually inappropriate comment about Stu's mom, but Zach thought up the new line for two reasons: he wanted to show that Alan was someone who knew almost nothing about the world, and that a successful joke that mentioned the Holocaust would establish that the film was going to be hilarious overall. Everyone at set loved the joke.
* WhatCouldHaveBeen:
** Creator/JackBlack turned down the role of Alan Garner and Creator/JonahHill, Creator/JakeGyllenhaal and Creator/ThomasHadenChurch were considered for the role before it was substantially rewritten during development.
** Creator/PaulRudd turned down the role of Phil Wenneck. Creator/JoshLucas, Creator/VinceVaughn, Creator/JoshHartnett and Creator/EthanEmbry were also considered.
** Creator/BreckinMeyer and Creator/SethRogen were considered for Stu Price.
** Creator/LindsayLohan
was originally supposed to play Jade, but she turned down the role because she didn't like the script, and she [[ItWillNeverCatchOn didn't think the film would be that successful.]] Despite the film's huge box-office success, she went on record saying she didn't regret her decision, even though many people think it could've resuscitated her career.career.
* WordOfSaintPaul: On the DVDCommentary, Creator/ZachGalifianakis gives an explanation as to why Alan is not allowed to be within 200 feet of an elementary school - he innocently tried to play with some children which of course looked suspicious to parents. It was all just a misunderstanding.



* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Creator/MelGibson was originally supposed to have a cameo as a tattoo artist, but WordOfGod states that this fell through after cast and crew objected to his involvement. The role then went to Cooper's ''Film/TheATeam'' co-star Creator/LiamNeeson was then cast in the role, and the scene was filmed, until the scene required re-shooting with new expository dialogue after some editing. Neeson was unavailable for the reshoot due to scheduling conflicts, so the entire scene was shot with Nick Cassavetes in the role.

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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: ThrowItIn: When filming the scene where Stu discovers the tattoo on his face, Creator/BradleyCooper genuinely broke into laughter and the director Todd Phillips decided to keep that take in the film.
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Creator/MelGibson was originally supposed to have a cameo as a tattoo artist, but WordOfGod states that this fell through after cast and crew objected to his involvement. The role then went to Cooper's ''Film/TheATeam'' co-star Creator/LiamNeeson was then cast in the role, and the scene was filmed, until the scene required re-shooting with new expository dialogue after some editing. Neeson was unavailable for the reshoot due to scheduling conflicts, so the entire scene was shot with Nick Cassavetes in the role.
** In the original script Alan, was meant to have his beard shaved instead of his head. Creator/ZachGalifianakis refused.
** At one point, Creator/ZacEfron was rumored to have a role in the film. Creator/CharlieSheen was also considered for a part.





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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Creator/SeanPenn and Creator/RobertDowneyJr were considered for Marshall.

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* StarMakingRole: Basically all three leads. Zack Galifianakis got the most immediate attention; Bradley Cooper got equal billing with Creator/LiamNeeson in the film version of ''Film/TheATeam''; Ed Helms has a number of lead comic roles in production and received an increased role on ''Series/TheOfficeUS''.
** Additionally counted as a BreakoutRole for Ken Jeong, who saw himself cast as a supporting player in a number of major Hollywood films immediately afterward. He also ended up becoming a main cast member on ''Series/{{Community}}''.
* UnusuallyUninterestingSight: According to Bradley Cooper, nobody in Las Vegas during shooting ever stopped to watch, or were even bothered by the fact that he was walking around with giant (fake) tiger scratches on his neck.

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* StarMakingRole: Basically all three leads. Zack Galifianakis got the most immediate attention; Bradley Cooper got equal billing with Creator/LiamNeeson in the film version of ''Film/TheATeam''; Ed Helms has a number of lead comic roles in production and received an increased role on ''Series/TheOfficeUS''.
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''Series/TheOfficeUS''. Additionally counted as a BreakoutRole for Ken Jeong, who saw himself cast as a supporting player in a number of major Hollywood films immediately afterward. He also ended up becoming a main cast member on ''Series/{{Community}}''. \n* UnusuallyUninterestingSight: According to Bradley Cooper, nobody in Las Vegas during shooting ever stopped to watch, or were even bothered by the fact that he was walking around with giant (fake) tiger scratches on his neck.



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* According to Bradley Cooper, [[UnusuallyUninterestingSight nobody in Las Vegas during shooting of the first film ever stopped to watch]], or were even bothered by the fact that he was walking around with giant (fake) tiger scratches on his neck.
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* TheCastShowOff: Ed Helms gets to show off his piano chops ''and'' improvisational skills with the tiger song he [[ThrowItIn completely made up on the spot]].
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* UnusuallyUninterestingSite: According to Bradley Cooper, nobody in Las Vegas during shooting ever stopped to watch, or were even bothered by the fact that he was walking around with giant (fake) tiger scratches on his neck.

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* UnusuallyUninterestingSite: According to Bradley Cooper, nobody in Las Vegas during shooting ever stopped to watch, or were even bothered by the fact that he was walking around with giant (fake) tiger scratches on his neck.



* WrittenInInfirmity: Ed Helms (Stu) actually does have a missing tooth in real life. He had his prosthetic tooth pulled out for the movie.

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* WrittenInInfirmity: Ed Helms (Stu) actually does have never grew a missing tooth in real life.second incisor tooth. He had his prosthetic tooth pulled out for the movie.
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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: LindsayLohan was originally supposed to play Jade, but she turned down the role because she didn't like the script, and she [[ItWillNeverCatchOn didn't think the film would be that successful.]] Despite the film's huge box-office success, she went on record saying she didn't regret her decision.

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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: LindsayLohan was originally supposed to play Jade, but she turned down the role because she didn't like the script, and she [[ItWillNeverCatchOn didn't think the film would be that successful.]] Despite the film's huge box-office success, she went on record saying she didn't regret her decision.decision, even though many people think it could've resuscitated her career.



** Leslie Chow seems to be an excellent shot with a [[Series/{{Community}} paintball gun]].

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* WrittenInInfirmity: Ed Helms (Stu) actually does have a missing tooth in real life. He had his prosthetic tooth pulled out for the movie.
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* StarMakingRole: Basically all three leads. Zack Galifianakis got the most immediate attention; Bradley Cooper got equal billing with LiamNeeson in the film version of ''Film/TheATeam''; Ed Helms has a number of lead comic roles in production and received an increased role on ''Series/TheOfficeUS''.

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* StarMakingRole: Basically all three leads. Zack Galifianakis got the most immediate attention; Bradley Cooper got equal billing with LiamNeeson Creator/LiamNeeson in the film version of ''Film/TheATeam''; Ed Helms has a number of lead comic roles in production and received an increased role on ''Series/TheOfficeUS''.



* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Creator/MelGibson was originally supposed to have a cameo as a tattoo artist, but WordOfGod states that this fell through after cast and crew objected to his involvement. The role then went to Cooper's ''Film/TheATeam'' co-star LiamNeeson was then cast in the role, and the scene was filmed, until the scene required re-shooting with new expository dialogue after some editing. Neeson was unavailable for the reshoot due to scheduling conflicts, so the entire scene was shot with Nick Cassavetes in the role.

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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Creator/MelGibson was originally supposed to have a cameo as a tattoo artist, but WordOfGod states that this fell through after cast and crew objected to his involvement. The role then went to Cooper's ''Film/TheATeam'' co-star LiamNeeson Creator/LiamNeeson was then cast in the role, and the scene was filmed, until the scene required re-shooting with new expository dialogue after some editing. Neeson was unavailable for the reshoot due to scheduling conflicts, so the entire scene was shot with Nick Cassavetes in the role.
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** Additionally counted as a BreakoutRole for Ken Jeong, who saw himself cast as a supporting player in a number of major Hollywood films immediately afterward. He also ended up becoming a main cast member on ''Series/{{Community}}''.
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* StarMakingRole: Basically all three leads. Zack Galifianakis got the most immediate attention; Bradley Cooper got equal billing with LiamNeeson in the film version of ''Film/TheATeam''; Ed Helms has a number of lead comic roles in production and received an increased role on ''TheOffice''.

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* StarMakingRole: Basically all three leads. Zack Galifianakis got the most immediate attention; Bradley Cooper got equal billing with LiamNeeson in the film version of ''Film/TheATeam''; Ed Helms has a number of lead comic roles in production and received an increased role on ''TheOffice''.''Series/TheOfficeUS''.



** Leslie Chow seems to be an excellent shot with a [[Series/Community paintball gun]].

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!!Part 1:
* ActorAllusion: The use of Kanye West's "Can't Tell Me Nothing" may be in reference to [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2bCc0EGP6U Zach Galifianakis's earlier music video for the song]].
* StarMakingRole: Basically all three leads. Zack Galifianakis got the most immediate attention; Bradley Cooper got equal billing with LiamNeeson in the film version of ''Film/TheATeam''; Ed Helms has a number of lead comic roles in production and received an increased role on ''TheOffice''.
* WhatCouldHaveBeen: LindsayLohan was originally supposed to play Jade, but she turned down the role because she didn't like the script, and she [[ItWillNeverCatchOn didn't think the film would be that successful.]] Despite the film's huge box-office success, she went on record saying she didn't regret her decision.

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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Creator/MelGibson was originally supposed to have a cameo as a tattoo artist, but WordOfGod states that this fell through after cast and crew objected to his involvement. The role then went to Cooper's ''Film/TheATeam'' co-star LiamNeeson was then cast in the role, and the scene was filmed, until the scene required re-shooting with new expository dialogue after some editing. Neeson was unavailable for the reshoot due to scheduling conflicts, so the entire scene was shot with Nick Cassavetes in the role.

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* ActorAllusion
** Marshall quotes [[Film/TheBigLebowski Walter Sobchak]] verbatim at least twice.
** Leslie Chow seems to be an excellent shot with a [[Series/Community paintball gun]].

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