Bridesmaids (2011)
Bridesmaids was the link movie connecting Knowing and Epic.
Linked through Rose Byrne and Chris O'Dowd.
Both Rose Byrne and Chris O'Dowd appeared in Bridesmaids.
About Bridesmaids
"Save the date."
Annie's life is a mess. But when she finds out her lifetime best friend is engaged, she simply must serve as Lillian's maid of honor. Though lovelorn and broke, Annie bluffs her way through the expensive and bizarre rituals. With one chance to get it perfect, she’ll show Lillian and her bridesmaids just how far you’ll go for someone you love.
Directed by Paul Feig
Written by Annie Mumolo, Kristen Wiig
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At the 84th Academy Awards the film received nominations for Best Supporting Actress for Melissa McCarthy and Best Original Screenplay for Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo.
Soundtrack
Score by Michael Andrews
Wilson Phillips appear as themselves late in the film performing their song "Hold On", and Grammy Award-winning accordionist, pianist, and composer Nick Ariondo is credited among the major uncredited appearances as the accordion player.
Movie trivia
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The screenplay was originally titled Maid of Honor and was conceived in 2006 after Kristen Wiig was cast in Knocked Up; it was written by Wiig and Annie Mumolo.
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Wiig and Mumolo, longtime collaborators from The Groundlings, developed the script over several years, meeting on weekends and running semi-regular table reads for Judd Apatow while Wiig worked on SNL.
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Paul Feig signed on as director in 2007 and later said he felt intense pressure when the film was greenlit in 2010, worried that its failure could jeopardize future female-led comedies.
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Rebel Wilson improvised for an hour at her audition for the role of Megan, was later cast in the smaller role of Brynn, it marked her first American production, and she allegedly received $3,500 to join SAG.
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Mindy Kaling auditioned for Lillian but lost the part to Maya Rudolph; Rose Byrne initially auditioned for Lillian then read for Helen and was chosen because Feig preferred a non-comedic actress for that role.
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Although set in Milwaukee and Chicago, principal photography took place in Los Angeles; the production used the Los Angeles County Arboretum for the wedding and filmed highway scenes in Oxnard to suggest Midwestern roads.
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