Boomerang (1992): 15 Shocking Facts You Totally Missed

Boomerang (1992): 15 insane behind-the-scenes facts you never knew Grace Jones slapped Eddie Murphy across the face with a notepad during the boardroom scene. Nobody warned him. His stunned expression was completely real. The bedroom where Lady Eloise seduces Marcus was a real suite personally redesigned by Ivana Trump. The foot obsession gag came from a real person the director knew who wouldn't date women unless he approved of their back teeth. Feet worked better on camera. John Witherspoon wasn't in the original shoot. Murphy watched the rough cut, decided something was missing, and pushed to have him added. Witherspoon chose his own costumes and improvised most of his dialogue. Halle Berry was the only person who auditioned for Angela. Murphy watched the screen test and said no need to see anyone else. "Love Should've Brought You Home" was written for Anita Baker, who was pregnant and stepped back from recording. Baker heard the demo with Toni Braxton singing, was so impressed she specifically recommended the producers give Braxton the song as her own single. That referral launched Braxton's career. Robin Givens was cast specifically because the director wanted audiences to already believe she could outmaneuver Murphy before she said a word. Eartha Kitt initially refused the role and only agreed after specific script changes were made to protect the character's dignity. The film has three Bond actors in the same frame: Grace Jones, Geoffrey Holder, and Halle Berry. The original screenplay was developed for Arsenio Hall and Whitney Houston. And the bonus: some white critics in 1992 literally described the film as science fiction because they couldn't believe Black professionals running companies at that level was real. Director Hudlin named the actual companies those critics apparently had never heard of. ⏱ Timestamps in the chapters below 👇 Comment which fact blew your mind