Trivia / Nell

• Inspiration for the Work: The movie was actually Jodie Foster's idea. Producer Renee Missel saw a Los Angeles production of Mark Handley's Idioglossia play, and was enthralled by Nell. She bought the rights from Handley and took the play to Jodie Foster. Jodie wanted to produce and direct as well as star in the film, and called in Liam Neeson and Natasha Richardson to play the doctors.
• Romance on the Set: Liam Neeson and Natasha Richardson became an Official Couple during the production of this film.
• What Could Have Been: Ally Sheedy was offered the lead role.

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