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Sucker Punch

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Sucker Punch: 9 Facts About the Characters and Cast

1. #003

   Each of the lead girls had to undergo a strict physical training regimen several months before shooting that included deadlifting up to 96 kilograms (about 211 lbs.). Vanessa Hudgens called that period "tormenting" and broke down several times. In the scenes where she is seen crying, she was actually drawing on moments from those sessions.

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2. #009

   Emily Browning dyed her hair platinum blonde for the role, and the dye damaged her hair, which had to be cut very short in a fairy style after filming.

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3. #015

   Before filming began, the lead actresses underwent 12 weeks of fight training.

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4. #017

   Evan Rachel Wood was the first choice for Rocket, but due to scheduling conflicts she dropped out and Jena Malone took her place.

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5. #018

   Amanda Seyfried, Olivia Thirlby and Mia Wasikowska were also set to take on the role of Babydoll and left the cast before Emily Browning was chosen.

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6. #020

   Angelina Jolie was considered for the role of Dr. Vera Gorski.

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7. #024

   Emma Stone and Freida Pinto were considered for the role of Amber, which went to Jamie Chung.

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8. #032

   In the World War I scene where Baby Doll and her team reenact fighting German soldiers, the German commander bears some resemblance to the infamous Marvel villain known as Red Skull due to his facial disfigurement and skin color. Director Zack Snyder was asked to direct at least two X-Men films (Last Stand and the first Wolverine solo film) and expressed interest in directing a solo Hulk film in an interview.

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9. #033

   Brie Larson auditioned for a role.

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